plastic
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Sense 1 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
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Sense 2 adjective
capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material)
plastic substances such as wax or clay
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Sense 3 noun
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?
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Sense 4 adjective
capable of being influenced or formed
the plastic minds of children
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Sense 5 adjective
forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning
a formative influence
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| Sense | Relation | Group | Word |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | hypernym | Types & categories | solid |
| 1 | hyponym | Types & categories | acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene |
| 1 | hyponym | Types & categories | Mylar |
| 1 | hyponym | Types & categories | thermoplastic |
| 1 | hyponym | Types & categories | thermosetting compositions |
| 1 | hyponym | Types & categories | Bakelite |
| 1 | hyponym | Types & categories | Teflon |
| 1 | hyponym | Types & categories | Vinylite |
| 1 | hyponym | Types & categories | resinoid |
| 1 | hyponym | Types & categories | amino plastic |
| 1 | hyponym | Types & categories | cellulosic |
| 1 | hyponym | Types & categories | coumarone-indene resin |
| 1 | hyponym | Types & categories | fluorocarbon plastic |
| 1 | hyponym | Types & categories | phenolic plastic |
| 1 | hyponym | Types & categories | polyester |
| 1 | hyponym | Types & categories | polypropylene |
| 1 | hyponym | Types & categories | polyvinyl-formaldehyde |
| 1 | hyponym | Types & categories | silicone resin |
| 1 | hyponym | Types & categories | vinyl |
| 2 | derivation | Related & opposite | malleability |
| 2 | derivation | Related & opposite | mould |
| 2 | derivation | Related & opposite | mold |
| 2 | similar to | Related & opposite | elastic |
| 3 | part meronym | Parts & wholes | magnetic stripe |
| 3 | hypernym | Types & categories | positive identification |
| 3 | hypernym | Types & categories | open-end credit |
| 3 | hyponym | Types & categories | bank card |
| 3 | hyponym | Types & categories | calling card |
| 3 | hyponym | Types & categories | cash card |
| 4 | derivation | Related & opposite | pliability |
| 4 | similar to | Related & opposite | impressionable |
| 5 | derivation | Related & opposite | imprint |
| 5 | similar to | Related & opposite | constructive |