Composed of, or forming, a substance which may easily be moulded, compressed, cut, or folded. Also: pulpy; of a semi-fluid consistency.

= elastic, adj.

Of a force, nature, power, etc.: characterized by spring, elasticity, or resilience.

Of material substances, whether solid, liquid, or gaseous: That spontaneously resumes (after a longer or shorter interval) its normal bulk or shape…

Tending to resume the original shape or position after being bent, compressed, or stretched; hard-wearing because of being able to recover after the…

That resumes or causes to resume a former shape or position; = resilient, adj. 2a.