physicssomething that is elastic can be stretched easily and can then return to its original shape quickly
The elastic behaviour of some materialsdepends on the temperature and duration of the stressapplied.
Synonyms and related words
Able to be bent, stretched or pressed
flexible
yielding
pliable
3
able to change when the situation changes
a man of rather elastic morals
Synonyms and related words
Able to be changed and lasting only a short time
variable
brief
short-term
4
economicsif the supply of something or the demand for something is elastic, it changes according to the economic conditions it operates in, for example if the price of a product changes
Synonyms and related words
Describing or relating to economies and economic systems
aggregate
ailing
antigrowth
elastic
adjective
US /ɪˈlæstɪk/
Other entries for this word
elasticnoun
DEFINITIONS3
1
made of elastic
an elastic wristband
Synonyms and related words
Made of or similar to a specific substance
acrylic
alabaster
be built of something
2
physicssomething that is elastic can be stretched easily and can then return to its original shape quickly
The elastic behavior of some materialsdepends on the temperature and duration of the stressapplied.
Synonyms and related words
Able to be bent, stretched or pressed
flexible
yielding
pliable
3
able to change when the situation changes
a man of rather elastic morals
Synonyms and related words
Able to be changed and lasting only a short time
variable
brief
short-term
elastic
noun uncountable
UK /ɪˈlæstɪk/
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elasticadjective
elastic bandnoun
Word Forms
singular
elastic
plural
elastics
DEFINITIONS1
1
a material that stretches easily and can return to its original shape quickly. Elastic is often sewn into clothes to allow them to stretch.
Synonyms and related words
Cloth from artificial fibres
astrakhan
chenille
chiffon
elastic
noun
US /ɪˈlæstɪk/
Other entries for this word
elasticadjective
Word Forms
singular
elastic
plural
elastics
DEFINITIONS2
1
uncountable a material that stretches easily and can return to its original shape quickly. Elastic is often sewn into clothes to allow them to stretch.