elastic Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
rubber band; elastic band.
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noun a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material
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adjective capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
- an elastic band
- a youthful and elastic walk
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adjective satellite able to adjust readily to different conditions
flexible; pliant; pliable.
- an adaptable person
- a flexible personality
- an elastic clause in a contract
WordNet
E*las"tic adjective
Etymology
Formed fr. Gr. to drive; prob. akin to L.Definitions
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Springing back; having a power or inherent property of returning to the form from which a substance is bent, drawn, pressed, or twisted; springy; having the power of rebounding; as, a bow is elastic ; the air iselastic ; India rubber iselastic .Capable of being drawn out by force like a piece of elastic gum, and by its own elasticity returning, when the force is removed, to its former position. Paley.
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Able to return quickly to a former state or condition, after being depressed or overtaxed; having power to recover easily from shocks and trials; as, elastic spirits; anelastic constitution.
E*las"tic noun
Definitions
An elastic woven fabric, as a belt, braces or suspenders, etc., made in part of India rubber. Colloq.