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elastic
(/I/'l/&/st/I/k )

adjective (a)

  • capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy(adj.all)
    Example:
    An elastic band.
    A youthful and elastic walk.
    Antonym:
    inelastic
    source: wordnet30
  • 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.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    elastic band, rubber band
    source: wordnet30
  • a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • An elastic woven fabric, as a belt, braces or suspenders, etc., made in part of India rubber.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • able to adjust readily to different conditions(adj.all)
    Example:
    An elastic clause in a contract.
    Synonym:
    flexible, pliable, pliant
    source: wordnet30
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