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elastic

[ih-las-tik]

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adjective

capable of returning to its original length, shape, etc., after being stretched, deformed, compressed, or expanded: an elastic waistband; elastic fiber.

spontaneously expansive, as gases.

flexible; accommodating; adaptable; tolerant: elastic rules and regulations.

springing back or rebounding; springy: He walks with an elastic step.

readily recovering from depression or exhaustion; buoyant: an elastic temperament.

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Economics. relatively responsive to change, as to a proportionate increase in demand as the result of a decrease in price. Compare inelastic (def. 2).

Physics. of, pertaining to, or noting a body having the property of elasticity.

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noun

webbing, or material in the form of a band, made elastic, as with strips of rubber.

something made from this material, as a garter.

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rubber band.

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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

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

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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

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Synonyms
3. resilient, pliant.

Antonyms
3. rigid, inflexible, intolerant, unyielding.

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Example Sentences

Ultraviolet radiation leads to changes in the elastic tissue, in the collagen, in the blood vessels.

Law should be more elastic and responsive to an ever changing society.

Moreover, when a liquid antenna is housed in an elastic material it can be tuned in a novel way.

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Ultraviolet radiation leads to changes in the elastic tissue, in the collagen, in the blood vessels.

Law should be more elastic and responsive to an ever changing society.

Moreover, when a liquid antenna is housed in an elastic material it can be tuned in a novel way.

In this case, the elastic adhesive pulls tighter to the surface to which it is attached, increasing its stickiness.

The resulting composite is strong, tough, and yet elastic.

Only those four species have an elastic ligament connecting bones that support the larynx in the throat.

Use a large needle to thread thin elastic through the mask, knotting elastic at each end to create a band.

Sit with knee straight and loop elastic around foot and in away from your foot.

The definition of a salad has become so elastic in recent years that diners can never be sure what will arrive on the plate.

Sperling was having back problems, he made his own brace out of plywood and elastic.

Because it is too elastic to provide a guide to future action.

These airport-friendly, slip-on shoes advertise their comfort with an outer elastic gore that weaves through a padded tongue.

Then they realized that carefully controlled delamination could be applied to make elastic electronics.

Now, when you take off the cap you can hang it by this little elastic loop.

It is not particularly elastic and so is prone to cracking and drying out.

Both countries are now getting cold feet, claiming misuse of the resolution's elastic language.

They consist of little elastic sacs filled with pigment.

Since seismometers measure earth movementthe report says the earth moved, but more elastic movement and energy was in the ice.

Also, you can see above that the balls have to have elastic collisions.

Few things are as elastic as the idea of the neighborhood restaurant.

From a satchel, he takes out two black books held together with an elastic band.

The elastic binding on each strap expands to accommodate tired feet.

It helps to first examine a much simpler problem such as an elastic collision on a pool table.

Elastic collisions: the kinetic energy before and after the collision must be conserved.

White, who has researched focused ultrasound, felt her skin was still so elastic that it would tighten.

Supply is more elastic for some commodities than others.

Zip front with elastic waist and cuffs to keep the chill out.

Hubble and firedman say the universe expand and i think the dark mater is one elastic material.

By doing certain facial exercises, you can make your skin more elastic and have a prettier.

Stop the mixer, wet your fingers and pull off a small piece: it should be shiny, elastic and smooth and not break apart.

The companies stretched the elastic too far,” he argues.

These large birds use their elastic pouches to catch fish-though different species use it in different ways.

The reason is that the demand for fuel is much less elastic than is the demand for cigerettes.

Mix with your hands until dough forms a smooth and elastic ball.

What makes it fascinating, the inventor said, is that all the segments are connected by an elastic cord.

Capital income is more elastic than labour income, particularly in an era of globalisation.

Add small amounts of water gradually to form a soft, elastic dough.

Then it can be elastic or stiff in any direction or.

It's a simple envelope style case with an elastic band to hold the cover from flapping.

Carrey wrestling desperately with himself, in all his elastic glory.

And the only protective necessity is strong elastic in a certain undergarment.

Two snaps at the tee's neck and a generous elastic waistband on the playful penguin leggings make dressing a breeze.

It is a mistake to think that that little room has elastic walls and can distend to any extent.

On the outside you actually get a real, faux-leather book cover, complete with retaining elastic strap to keep it closed.

Secure this by wrapping with tape or a large elastic band.

The coordinating bracelets also feature beads of deep red cherry amber, and are strung on generous elastic.

The ground in such places is warmer and slightly elastic from the heat generated within the earth's core.

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic.

Feet attach with an elastic strap that can be worn with outdoor shoes.

The entire contraption was hung above and behind the door using elastic and rigged to swing down when the door was opened.

With a button-down top and drawstring elastic waist.

The stands are standard tent-poles with elastic cord running through the core.

The bias cut with elastic waist is comfortable enough to sightsee in all day, but dressy.

Elastic armband gets a little ripe, snuggled up next to your armpit and all.

We have an elastic infrastructure that favors more data.

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World English Dictionary

elastic (ɪˈlæstɪk)

—*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.

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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"We want some coat woven of elastic steel, stout as the first, and limber as the second. We want a ship in these billows we inhabit. An angular, dogmatic house would be rent to chips and splinters, in this storm of many elements. No, it must be tight, and fit to the form of man, to live at all; as a shell is the architecture of a house founded on the sea."

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