1 : the quality or state of being plastic especially : capacity for being molded or altered. 2 : the ability to retain a shape attained by pressure deformation. 3 : the capacity of organisms with the same genotype to vary in developmental pattern, in phenotype, or in behavior according to varying environmental ...

What is plasticity in simple words?

plasticity, ability of certain solids to flow or to change shape permanently when subjected to stresses of intermediate magnitude between those producing temporary deformation, or elastic behaviour, and those causing failure of the material, or rupture (see yield point).

What is an example of plasticity?

Plasticity is the flexibility or ability to bend of an object. An example of plasticity is how much you can move around a piece of silly putty.