ˈplæstɪk n. & adj. --n. 1
any of a
number of
synthetic polymeric substances
that can be
given any required
shape. 2 (attrib.)
made of plastic (plastic bag). --adj. 1
capable of
being moulded;
pliant;
supple. 2
moulding or giving
form to
clay, wax, etc. 3 Biol. exhibiting an adaptability to
environmental changes. 4 (esp. in philosophy)
formative,
creative. øplastic arts art forms involving modelling or moulding, e.g.
sculpture and ceramics, or art involving
the representation of
solid objects
with three-dimensional effects. plastic
bomb a bomb containing plastic
explosive. plastic explosive a putty-like explosive capable of being moulded by
hand. plastic
surgeon a qualified
practitioner of plastic
surgery. plastic surgery the process of reconstructing or repairing parts of the
body by the
transfer of
tissue,
either in the
treatment of
injury or
for cosmetic reasons. øøplastically adv. plasticity n. plasticize v.tr. (also -ise). plasticization n. plasticizer n. plasticky adj. [F plastique or L plasticus f. Gk plastikos f. plasso mould]
