emplastic

1 of 2

adjective

em·​plas·​tic

(ˈ)em¦plastik,

ə̇mˈp-

: adhesive

emplastic

2 of 2

noun

"

: an emplastic substance

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Greek emplastikos, from emplastos (verbal of emplassein to plaster up, make stick, from em- en- entry 2 + plassein to mold, form, plaster

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1597, in the meaning defined above

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