Plastic - Definition

adj 1: capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth
or clay or other soft material); "plastic substances such
as wax or clay" [syn: fictile, moldable, plastic]
2: capable of being influenced or formed; "the plastic minds of
children"; "a pliant nature" [syn: plastic, pliant]
3: forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning; "a
formative influence"; "a formative experience" [syn:
formative, shaping, plastic]
n 1: 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
2: 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?" [syn:
credit card, charge card, charge plate, plastic]