elastic
IPA: ɪɫˈæstɪk
noun
- (uncountable) An elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs.
- (countable) An elastic band.
- (Northeastern US) Specifically, a hair tie.
adjective
- Capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released.
- Made of elastic.
- Of clothing, elasticated.
- (economics) Sensitive to changes in price.
- springy; bouncy; vivacious
- Pervasive, all-encompassing.
- Able to return quickly to a former state or condition, after being depressed or overtaxed; having power to recover easily from shocks and trials.
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Examples of "elastic" in Sentences
- Elastic bands are flexible and yielding.
- The essence of elasticity is reversibility.
- I tweaked the elastic band so it can stretch.
- In the present embodiment the bands are elastic.
- The elastic wallet band is a variation of the rubber band wallet.
- It's elasticity contributes to the flexibility and resilience of the discs.
- The inverse of elasticity of complementarity is elasticity of substitution.
- The inverse of elasticity of substitution is elasticity of complementarity.
- The elastic flexibility of the stem permits the cover to open without bending.
- Above the point of unitary elasticity is the elastic range of the demand curve.
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