Definition of Elastic

1. Adjective. Capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy. "A youthful and elastic walk"


2. Noun. A narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together.
Exact synonyms: Elastic Band, Rubber Band
Generic synonyms: Band, Elastic Device

3. Adjective. Able to adjust readily to different conditions. "An elastic clause in a contract"
Exact synonyms: Flexible, Pliable, Pliant
Similar to: Adaptable
Derivative terms: Flexibility, Flexibleness, Pliability, Pliancy, Pliantness

4. Noun. A fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material.
Generic synonyms: Cloth, Fabric, Material, Textile

Definition of Elastic

1. a. 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 is elastic; India rubber is elastic.

2. n. An elastic woven fabric, as a belt, braces or suspenders, etc., made in part of India rubber.

Definition of Elastic

1. Adjective. Capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released. ¹

2. Adjective. Made of elastic. ¹

3. Adjective. Of clothing, elasticated. ¹

4. Adjective. (economics) Sensitive to changes in price. ¹

5. Adjective. ¹

6. Noun. An elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs. ¹

7. Noun. An elastic band. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Elastic

1. a stretchable material [n -S]

Medical Definition of Elastic

1. Susceptible of resisting and recovering from stretching, compression or distortion applied by a force. Origin: L. Elasticus This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Elastic

elasipoda
elasmobranch
elasmobranches
elasmobranchiate
elasmobranchiates
elasmobranchii
elasmobranchs
elasmosaurid
elasmosaurids
elasmosaurus
elastance
elastance unit
elastane
elastase
elastases
elastic (current term)
elastic artery
elastic band
elastic band fixation
elastic bandage
elastic bands
elastic bougie
elastic cartilage
elastic cone
elastic device
elastic energy
elastic fibres
elastic lamella
elastic layers of arteries
elastic layers of cornea

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