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Definitions for Elastic
[1] capable of returning to its original length, shape, etc., after being stretched, deformed, compressed, or expanded: an elastic waistband; elastic fiber.
[2] spontaneously expansive, as gases.
[3] flexible; accommodating; adaptable; tolerant: elastic rules and regulations.
[4] springing back or rebounding; springy: He walks with an elastic step.
[5] readily recovering from depression or exhaustion; buoyant: an elastic temperament.
[6] Economics . relatively responsive to change, as to a proportionate increase in demand as the result of a decrease in price. Compare inelastic(def 2) .
[7] Physics . of, relating to, or noting a body having the property of elasticity.
[8] webbing, or material in the form of a band, made elastic, as with strips of rubber.
[9] something made from this material, as a garter.
[10] rubber band.
[11] (of a body or material) capable of returning to its original shape after compression, expansion, stretching, or other deformation
[12] capable of adapting to change an elastic schedule
[13] quick to recover from fatigue, dejection, etc; buoyant
[14] springy or resilient an elastic walk
[15] (of gases) capable of expanding spontaneously
[16] physics (of collisions) involving no overall change in translational kinetic energy
[17] made of elastic
[18] tape, cord, or fabric containing interwoven strands of flexible rubber or similar substance allowing it to stretch and return to its original shape
[19] mainly US and Canadian something made of elastic, such as a rubber band or a garter
Words related to Elastic
pliable, malleable, springy, resilient, flexible, supple, adjustable, plastic, yielding, limber, variable, soaring, volatile, gay, adaptable, buoyant, ductile, irrepressible, lithe, bouncy
Words nearby Elastic
elasmobranch, elasmosaur, elastance, elastane, elastase, elastic, elastic band, elastic bandage, elastic cartilage, elastic clause, elastic collision
Origin of Elastic
1645–55; < New Latin elasticus expanding spontaneously, equivalent to Greek elast(ós ) (late variant of elatós ductile, beaten (of metal), derivative of elaúnein, elân beat out, forge) + -icus -ic
Other words from Elastic
e·las·ti·cal·ly , adverb
non·e·las·tic , adjective
non·e·las·ti·cal·ly , adverb
sem·i·e·las·tic , adjective
sem·i·e·las·ti·cal·ly , adverb
su·per·e·las·tic , adjective
su·per·e·las·ti·cal·ly , adverb
un·e·las·tic , adjective
un·e·las·ti·cal·ly , adverb
Word origin for Elastic
C17: from New Latin elasticus impulsive, from Greek elastikos, from elaunein to beat, drive
Synonyms for Elastic
flexible, malleable, pliable, resilient, springy, supple, limber, plastic, yielding, adaptable, bouncy, buoyant, ductile, extendible, extensible, irrepressible, lithe, moldable, rubberlike, stretchable, stretchy, tempered