Elastic (album)
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
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Etymology


From < as if } for , equiv. to < .

Adjective


elastic ( more elastic, most elastic)
  1. 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.
  2. Made of elastic.
    elastic band
  3. Of clothing, elasticated.
  4. Sensitive to changes in price.
    Demand for entertainment is more elastic than demand for energy.

Related terms

  • elasticated
  • elasticated


Noun


elastic (countable and uncountable; plural elastics)
  1. An elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs.
    Running shorts use elastic to eliminate the need for a belt.
  2. An elastic band.
 
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