English to English
adjective
- Having the power to give form or fashion to a mass of matter; as, the plastic hand of the Creator.
source: Webster 1913
noun
- generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives
source: WordNet 3.0
- a card (usually plastic) that assures a seller that the person using it has a satisfactory credit rating and that the issuer will see to it that the seller receives payment for the merchandise delivered
Do you take plastic?.
source: WordNet 3.0
adjective satellite
- capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material)
Plastic substances such as wax or clay.
source: WordNet 3.0
- capable of being influenced or formed
The plastic minds of children.
A pliant nature.
source: WordNet 3.0
- forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning
A formative influence.
A formative experience.
source: WordNet 3.0
