Elastic
WordNet
adjective
(1) Capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
"An elastic band"
"A youthful and elastic walk"
(2) Able to adjust readily to different conditions
"An adaptable person"
"A flexible personality"
"An elastic clause in a contract"
noun
(3) A fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material
(4) A narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From < as if } for , equiv. to < .
Adjective
elastic ( more elastic, most elastic)
- Capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released.
- The rope is somewhat elastic, so expect it to give when you pull on it.
- Made of elastic.
- elastic band
- Of clothing, elasticated.
- Sensitive to changes in price.
- Demand for entertainment is more elastic than demand for energy.
Related terms
- elasticated
- elasticated
- elastic band
- inelastic
- elasticity
Noun
elastic (countable and uncountable; plural elastics)
- An elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs.
- Running shorts use elastic to eliminate the need for a belt.
- An elastic band.