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Meaning of elastic
The primary meaning of the word "elastic" refers to the ability of an object or material to resume its original shape after being stretched or compressed.
Etymology of elastic
The word "elastic" comes from the Greek word "ēlastikos", meaning "capable of being stretched", which is derived from "ēlastos", meaning "stretched" or "extended"
The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe materials that can stretch or compress and then return to their original shape
Synonyms
flexible
pliable
springy
supple
resilient
adaptable
yielding
stretchy
ductile
malleable
soft
spongy
buoyant
bouncy
rubbery
tensile
extensible
expandable
compressible
deformable
moldable
bendable
pliant
limber
lissome
lithe
agile
nimble
responsive
sensitive
receptive
adjustable
variable
modifiable
alterable
changeable
mutable
versatile
accommodating
compliant
cooperative
obliging
flexible
plastic
elasticized
stretchable
extensile
Definitions
- Capable of stretching or being stretched and then returning to its original shape or size
- Able to be compressed and then return to its original shape or size
- Capable of adapting or being adapted to different conditions or situations
Usage Examples
- The elastic waistband of the pants allowed for a comfortable fit
- The elastic properties of rubber make it a useful material for a variety of applications
- The company's elastic business model enabled it to adapt quickly to changing market conditions
Antonyms
rigid
stiff
inflexible
unyielding
brittle
fragile
breakable
non-elastic
inelastic
unadaptable
inflexible
fixed
rigid
unresponsive
unaccommodating
non-compliant
obstinate
stubborn
resistant
unmalleable
unalterable
invariable