🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

プラスチック

Pronunciation / Transliteration: purasuchikku

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Plastic/ˈplæs.tɪk/
nounadjectiveCEFR A2 (Elementary)Top #850 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"おもちゃは耐久性のあるプラスチックでできています。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A synthetic material made from a wide range of organic polymers, used in a variety of applications.

    "The toy is made of durable plastic that can withstand rough play."
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to or made of plastic; capable of being shaped or molded.

    "The plastic container is lightweight and easy to carry."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'plastikos' meaning 'to mold', passing through Late Latin 'plasticus' and French 'plastique' before entering English in the 17th century. Originally referring to the capability of being molded, the meaning expanded in the 20th century to describe synthetic polymeric materials.

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