elastic Definition
elas·tic (ē las′tik, i-)
adjective
- able to spring back to its original size, shape, or position after being stretched, squeezed, flexed, expanded, etc.; flexible; springy
- able to recover easily from dejection, fatigue, etc.; buoyant an elastic temperament
- readily changed or changing to suit circumstances; adaptable elastic regulations
- Econ. responding to changes in price: said of the demand for, or supply of, particular goods or services
Etymology: ModL elasticus < LGr elastikos < Gr elaunein, to set in motion, beat out < IE base *el-, to drive, move, go > ? lane
noun
- an elastic fabric made flexible by strands of rubber or a rubberlike synthetic running through it
- a band, garter, etc. of this material
- a rubber band
elastic Related Forms
elas′·ti·cally adverb
elastic Synonyms
elastic Usage Examples
Converse of object
- stretch: Parents with Elastic Find ways of ' stretching the elastic ' of independence from day one.
- attach: It was I who attached the elastic to his donkey.
Preposition: at
waist: Shaped like a disposable with no elastic at waist Two sizes, not suitable for less than 10lb.
Adjective modifier
- linear: The poled microstructure determines the linear elastic, dielectric and piezoelectric moduli.
- less: They also have no valves valves and contain less elastic and muscle fibers more elastic and muscle fibers.
- soft: The diaper has an excellent fit with soft elastic at the legs.
Modifies a noun
- modulus: A - Yes, by overcoming the elastic modulus, a new local memory can be induced.
- waistband: It has an elastic waistband that fits sizes 8 to 12 waist.
- bandage: Therefore, an elastic compression bandage should maintain the sub bandage pressure over a given period.
- stocking: You're the varicose veins, I'm the elastic stocking.
- scattering: Conventional high energy electron diffraction relies on elastic scattering.
- hosiery: Made to measure Elastic hosiery - garments made to patient's measurements.
Modifying Another Word
- perfectly: At this urban wage level, the supply of rural labor is considered to be perfectly elastic.
- highly: The highly elastic, top grade 100 % CR Neoprene allows more movement for ultimate wearer comfort.
- slightly: The ligament and its branches are strong but only slightly elastic.
Noun used with modifier
- visco: Currently I sleep on a cheap bed with a tempur type, visco elastic foam 2 " overlay that eases pressure points.
- knicker: After dinner, we all relaxed until... Nigel was summoned into ladies underwear and Lynda's knicker elastic snapped.
- deck: Some kayakers do carry their flares on the deck of their kayak, typically under the deck elastics just in front of the cockpit.
- leg: Leg strap retainer elastics Another cheap component which can prevent you pulling on a loose leg strap when it is time to open.
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