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What is another word for Plastic? – 127 Plastic Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    synthetic artificial fake imitation man-made manufactured fabricated molded shaped formed flexible pliable malleable ductile adaptable modifiable changeable variable synthetic resin polymer acrylic polyethylene polypropylene polyvinyl PVC vinyl synthetic material artificial material simulated mock sham ersatz substitute replacement replica copy duplicate reproduction.

    Meaning of Plastic

    The primary meaning of the word "plastic" refers to a synthetic or semi-synthetic organic solids that can be molded or shaped.

    Definitions

    • A synthetic or semi-synthetic organic solids that can be molded or shaped, typically used for making a wide range of products, such as packaging materials, consumer goods, and medical devices.
    • Capable of being shaped or molded, able to be modified or changed.
    • Relating to or denoting a type of surgery that involves repairing or reconstructing damaged or deformed tissues, especially skin.

    Etymology of Plastic

    The word "plastic" comes from the Greek word "plastikos", meaning "able to be molded", derived from "plassein", meaning "to mold".
    Historically, the term "plastic" was first used in the 17th century to describe a type of surgical procedure, and later in the 19th century to describe synthetic materials.

    Example Uses

    • The company uses plastic to manufacture a wide range of products, including packaging materials and consumer goods.
    • The surgeon specialized in plastic surgery, helping patients to repair damaged tissues and reconstruct deformed areas.
    • The artist used plastic to create a unique sculpture, molding and shaping the material to create a complex design.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    natural organic genuine authentic real original unadulterated pure raw unprocessed untreated rigid inflexible unyielding firm solid hardened stiff brittle fragile breakable shatterable crumbly.

    Related Nouns

    polymer resin material substance compound mixture blend composite laminate fiber filament yarn textile fabric mesh netting sheeting film coating laminate molding extrusion injection.

    Related Verbs

    mold shape form create manufacture produce make construct build assemble fabricate cast mold cast sculpt carve chisel engrave etch emboss stamp press.

    Related Adjectives

    synthetic artificial man-made manufactured fabricated flexible pliable malleable ductile adaptable modifiable changeable variable durable resistant sturdy strong lightweight versatile cheap inexpensive.