Definition of Elastic

Adjective: elastic  i'la-stik

  1. Capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
    "an elastic band"; "a youthful and elastic walk"
     
  2. Able to adjust readily to different conditions
    "an elastic clause in a contract";
    - flexible, pliable, pliant
     
  3. (physics) describes a collision or scattering that involves no loss of particle energy
Noun: elastic  i'la-stik
  1. A narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
    - rubber band, elastic band
     
  2. A fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material

See also:
elastases
elastically

Anagrams containing the word elastic

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