Plasticity Meaning in English

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Definition

The ability of a material or organism to be shaped, changed, or adapt to new conditions without breaking. Often used in science, especially biology and materials engineering.

Usage & Nuances

'Plasticity' is formal and scientific; common in contexts like 'brain plasticity' (neuroscience) or 'material plasticity' (engineering). Often confused with 'flexibility', but 'plasticity' means permanent change, not just bending temporarily.

• Spanish: plasticidad
• Portuguese (BR): plasticidade
• Portuguese (PT): plasticidade
• Chinese (Simplified): 可塑性
• Chinese (Traditional): 可塑性
• Hindi: लचीलापन (प्लास्टिसिटी)
• Arabic: اللدونة
• Bengali: প্লাস্টিসিটি - নমনীয়তা (স্থায়ী পরিবর্তন)
• Russian: пластичность
• Japanese: 可塑性
• Vietnamese: tính dẻo - tính thích nghi (vĩnh viễn)
• Korean: 가소성
• Turkish: plastisite
• Urdu: پلاستیسیٹی
• Indonesian: plastisitas

Example Sentences

Thanks to the plasticity of certain materials, engineers can create flexible electronics.

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Children’s brains have more plasticity than adults, so they learn languages faster.

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The plasticity of clay allows artists to make many shapes.

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Scientists study the plasticity of the human brain.

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Metal can show plasticity when heated.

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Neuroplasticity is the brain's amazing ability to adapt and change throughout life.

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