elastic
adjectiveHow to pronounce elastic:
Definition of elastic:
- elastic (adjective):
- capable of recovering size and shape after deformation
- capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy.
- capable of returning to its original shape after stretching, compression, or other distortion
Synonyms for elastic:
springyliveflexiblesuppleplasticyieldingadaptableresilientlivelypliantShow 4 more
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