🧵elastic

Meaning

Able to return to its original shape or size after being stretched or compressed.

able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable

Example Sentences

The waistband of the pants is made of elastic material.

The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.

Example Expressions

elastic limit

Synonyms

stretchy, flexible, pliable, resilient, springy

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stretchy, flexible, pliable, resilient, springy

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flexible, stretchy, resilient

Antonyms

rigid, stiff, brittle, inflexible

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rigid, stiff, brittle

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rigid, inflexible, brittle

Collocations

elastic band, elastic limit, elastic cord, elastic material, elastic waistband

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elastic band, elastic limit, elastic cord, elastic material

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elastic band, elastic material, elastic waistband