plasein
Plasein is a term used chiefly in linguistic and historical contexts to refer to the ancient Greek verb πλάσσειν (plássein), meaning to form, mold, or shape. In English, plasein is not commonly used as an independent word; instead, it appears as the root or stem in a family of related terms that express the idea of form-making.
Etymology and semantic field: Plasein originates from Ancient Greek, where it signified the act of forming
Derivatives and related terms: Many English terms built from the same etymological pool convey formation, molding,
Usage and scope: Today, plasein itself is rarely used outside discussions of etymology, classical languages, or
See also: Plastics, Plastic surgery, -plasty, -plasia, Plasma, Morphology, Etymology.