Definitions from Wiktionary (elastic)
▸ adjective: Capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released.
▸ adjective: Made of elastic.
▸ adjective: Of clothing, elasticated.
▸ adjective: (economics) Sensitive to changes in price.
▸ adjective: springy; bouncy; vivacious
▸ adjective: Pervasive, all-encompassing.
▸ adjective: Able to return quickly to a former state or condition, after being depressed or overtaxed; having power to recover easily from shocks and trials.
▸ noun: (uncountable) An elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs.
▸ noun: (Canada, countable) An elastic band.
▸ noun: (Northeastern US) Specifically, a hair tie.
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▸ adjective: Capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released.
▸ adjective: Made of elastic.
▸ adjective: Of clothing, elasticated.
▸ adjective: (economics) Sensitive to changes in price.
▸ adjective: springy; bouncy; vivacious
▸ adjective: Pervasive, all-encompassing.
▸ adjective: Able to return quickly to a former state or condition, after being depressed or overtaxed; having power to recover easily from shocks and trials.
▸ noun: (uncountable) An elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs.
▸ noun: (Canada, countable) An elastic band.
▸ noun: (Northeastern US) Specifically, a hair tie.
Similar:
stretchy,
ductile,
flexible,
pliant,
malleable,
tractile,
fictile,
pliable,
expandable,
moldable,
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Types:
rubber,
rubber band,
elastic band,
elastic cord,
rubber hose,
elastic tubing,
rubber sheeting,
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