1. (

• plastic

) 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. (

• credit_card ,
• charge_card ,
• charge_plate ,
• plastic

) 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?" ;

1. (

• fictile ,
• moldable ,
• plastic

) capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material); "plastic substances such as wax or clay" ;

2. (

• plastic ,
• pliant

) capable of being influenced or formed; "the plastic minds of children"; "a pliant nature" ;

3. (

• formative ,
• shaping ,
• plastic

) forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning; "a formative influence"; "a formative experience"; "the plastic forces of nature" ;