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elastic

/ elastic /
noun/adjective

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
an elastic fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material
Type of:
fabric cloth material
adjective Sense 2
capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
"an elastic band"
"a youthful and elastic walk"
Similar:
bouncy live lively resilient springy whippy ductile malleable
Opposites:
inelastic
See also:
flexible flexile
adjective satellite Sense 3
able to adjust readily to different conditions
"an adaptable person"
"a flexible personality"
"an elastic clause in a contract"
Similar:
adaptable
noun Sense 4
a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
Type of:
band elastic device
Semantic Complexity
59%
Sense Count
4
Total Synonyms
9
Total Relationships
17
Times Searched
3
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fabric cloth material bouncy live lively resilient springy whippy ductile malleable inelastic