Plastická

Plastické is a Czech adjective used to describe something that can be molded or shaped, especially in three dimensions. It is widely used across several domains, including the plastic arts, medicine, and the sciences. The base forms are plastický (masculine), plastická (feminine), and plastické (neuter or plural), with the related noun plastika referring to a three‑dimensional work or sculpture.

Etymology and scope: Plastické derives from Latin plasticus, via French plastique, ultimately from Greek plastikos meaning “able to be formed.” In Czech usage, the term spans both artistic and practical contexts. Plastické umění refers to the plastic arts, such as sculpture, modeling, and other three‑dimensional forms. A plastika is a sculpture or a three‑dimensional artwork.

Applications in medicine and science: In medicine, plastická chirurgie denotes plastic surgery, including cosmetic and reconstructive procedures; a plastický chirurg is a plastic surgeon. In the physical sciences, plastické describes plasticity or plastic deformation—the ability of a material to undergo permanent shape change under stress. The term also appears in everyday language to describe materials or forms with malleable, adaptable, or vividly shaped characteristics.