# clastic

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈklæstɪk/

## Definitions
1. Made up of parts that are easily removable.
2. Made from fragments of pre-existing rocks.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek κλαστός (klastós, “broken in pieces”), from κλάω (kláō, “to break”) + -ic.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/clastic