What is a perfectly elastic body and a perfectly plastic body?

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(N/A) perfectly elastic body is defined as a body that regains its original shape and size completely upon the removal of the deforming force.
$A$ perfectly plastic body is defined as a body that shows no tendency to regain its original shape and size after the removal of the deforming force.

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