Elastic
Pronunciation: /ɪˈlæstɪk/
Elastic (adjective)
- Able to return to its original shape after being stretched or pulled.
- Able to change or adapt easily to different situations or conditions.
Examples
- The elastic fabric stretches easily.
- Elastic materials return to their original shape.
Common collocations: elastic waistband, elastic band, elastic approach, elastic thinking, rubber elastic
Elastic (noun)
- A narrow band made of stretchy material, used to hold things together.
Examples
- She tied her hair with an elastic.
- The elastic snapped under pressure.