elastic

Meanings

Plural: elastics

Noun

• a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
• a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material
• An elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs.
• An elastic band.
• Specifically, a hair tie.

Adjective

• capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
  • "an elastic band"
  • "a youthful and elastic walk"

Adjective Satellite

• able to adjust readily to different conditions
  • "an elastic clause in a contract"

Adj

• Capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released.
• Made of elastic.
• Of clothing, elasticated.
• Sensitive to changes in price.
• springy; bouncy; vivacious
• Pervasive, all-encompassing.
• Able to return quickly to a former state or condition, after being depressed or overtaxed; having power to recover easily from shocks and trials.

Synonyms

elastic band, flexible, pliable, pliant, rubber band, stretchable, stretchy

Antonyms

anelastic, inelastic, nonelastic

Anagrams of elastic