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elastic
'elastic' - used as an 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 elastic clause in a contract
'elastic' - used as a noun
3. a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
4. a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material
See also
  • adaptable
  • bouncy
  • chewy
  • elasticated
  • elasticised
  • elasticized
  • expandable
  • expandible
  • expansible
  • expansile
  • fictile
  • flexible
  • flexile
  • live
  • lively
  • moldable
  • mouldable
  • plastic
  • resilient
  • rubberlike
  • rubbery
  • springlike
  • springy
  • stretch
  • stretchable
  • stretchy
  • viscoelastic
  • whippy
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    Antonym
  • inelastic
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    He hits it long. His shoulders are impressively quick through the ball. That's where he's getting his power from. He's young and has great elasticity. - Click here to find out.
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    It was during World War II that clothes with elastic waists were introduced. This is because the metal used in zippers was badly needed for the war.