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| 1. | [ adjective ] capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy | |
| Examples: | "an elastic band" "a youthful and elastic walk" |
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| Related terms: | inelastic viscoelastic rubbery flexible fictile elasticized stretch springlike stretchable expandable chewy elasticised ductile bouncy flexible | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] able to adjust readily to different conditions | |
| Synonyms: | flexible pliant pliable | |
| Examples: | "an adaptable person" "a flexible personality" "an elastic clause in a contract" |
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| Related terms: | adaptable | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together | |
| Synonyms: | elastic_band rubber_band | |
| Related terms: | band elastic_device | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (clothing) an elastic fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material | |
| Related terms: | fabric | |
| Similar spelling: |
elasticity elastin elastosis elastance Elliston elective election elastase Ellicott elicited elect elastomer |
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