plastového

Plastového is the genitive singular form of the Czech and Slovak adjective plastový, meaning “made of plastic” or “plastic.” It is used when the noun it modifies is in the genitive case, as in plastového materiálu (of plastic material) or plastového odpadu (plastic waste). In both languages the base adjective plastový comes from the root plast-, with the suffix -ový marking adjectival use.

Linguistic notes and usage

In Czech and Slovak, plastový describes objects or materials composed at least partly of plastic. The form plastového appears in phrases where the noun is in genitive, singular. The comparable nominative form is plastový (masculine), plastová (feminine), or plastové (neuter/plural, depending on gender and case). Examples: plastového materiálu, plastového odpad, plastového výrobku.

Etymology

The word ultimately derives from the root plast- from Greek plastikos meaning molded or formed, propagated through several European languages in words for plastic, molding, and synthetic materials. The modern usage in Czech and Slovak reflects the material sense: a product or substance made of polymer plastics.

Contexts and relevance

Plastového appears widely in contexts such as manufacturing, packaging, construction, and environmental discourse. It helps specify material composition, which is important for recycling, waste management, and product labeling. In environmental policy, discussions often distinguish plastics from other materials and emphasize recyclability, durability, and lifecycle impacts associated with plastového materials.

See also

Plastics, polymer, plastic recycling, plastic pollution, material science.