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tɪk adjective
1.
capable of returning to its original length, shape, etc., after being stretched, deformed, compressed, or expanded: an elastic waistband; elastic fiber.
2.
spontaneously expansive, as gases.
3.
flexible; accommodating; adaptable; tolerant: elastic rules and regulations.
4.
springing back or rebounding; springy: He walks with an elastic step.
5.
readily recovering from depression or exhaustion; buoyant: an elastic temperament.
6.
Economics. relatively responsive to change, as to a proportionate increase in demand as the result of a decrease in price. Compare inelastic ( def 2 ).
7.
Physics. of, pertaining to, or noting a body having the property of elasticity.
noun
8.
webbing, or material in the form of a band, made elastic, as with strips of rubber.
9.
something made from this material, as a garter.
10.
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Origin:
1645–55; < Neo-Latin elasticus expanding spontaneously, equivalent to Greek elast(ós) (late variant of elatós ductile, beaten (of metal), derivative of elaúnein, elân beat out, forge) + -icus -ic
1645–55; < Neo-Latin elasticus expanding spontaneously, equivalent to Greek elast(ós) (late variant of elatós ductile, beaten (of metal), derivative of elaúnein, elân beat out, forge) + -icus -ic
Related forms
e·las·ti·cal·ly, adverb
non·e·las·tic, adjective
non·e·las·ti·cal·ly, adverb
sem·i·e·las·tic, adjective
sem·i·e·las·ti·cal·ly, adverb
su·per·e·las·tic, adjective
su·per·e·las·ti·cal·ly, adverb
un·e·las·tic, adjective
un·e·las·ti·cal·ly, adverb
Synonyms
3. resilient, pliant.
3. resilient, pliant.
Antonyms
3. rigid, inflexible, intolerant, unyielding.
3. rigid, inflexible, intolerant, unyielding.
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elastic (ɪˈlæstɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | (of a body or material) capable of returning to its original shape after compression, expansion, stretching, or other deformation |
| 2. | capable of adapting to change: an elastic schedule |
| 3. | quick to recover from fatigue, dejection, etc; buoyant |
| 4. | springy or resilient: an elastic walk |
| 5. | (of gases) capable of expanding spontaneously |
| 6. | physics (of collisions) involving no overall change in translational kinetic energy |
| 7. | made of elastic |
| —n | |
| 8. | tape, cord, or fabric containing interwoven strands of flexible rubber or similar substance allowing it to stretch and return to its original shape |
| 9. | chiefly (US), (Canadian) something made of elastic, such as a rubber band or a garter |
| [C17: from New Latin elasticus impulsive, from Greek elastikos, from elaunein to beat, drive] | |
| e'lastically | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
elastic
1653, coined in Fr. (1651) as a scientific term to describe gases, from Gk. elastos "ductile, flexible," related to elaunein "to strike, beat out," of uncertain origin. Applied to solids from 1674. The noun, "cord or string woven with rubber," is 1847, Amer.Eng.
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
elastic e·las·tic (ĭ-lās'tĭk)
adj.
Having the property of returning to the original shape after being distorted.
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Example sentences
The noodles, when they're served, are elastic and covered in an oily meat sauce.
The bias cut with elastic waist is comfortable enough to sightsee in all day, but dressy enough for dinner in town.
Now suppose that, no matter what direction you look, you see another elastic band that is identical to the one above.
After two weeks, their blood vessels were three times more elastic and more efficient.
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