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The definition of elastic

9 Definitions of: elastic

    1. adjective, (of a body or material) capable of returning to its original shape after compression, expansion, stretching, or other deformation
    2. adjective, capable of adapting to change
    3. adjective, quick to recover from fatigue, dejection, etc; buoyant
    4. adjective, springy or resilient
    5. adjective, (of gases) capable of expanding spontaneously
    6. adjective, physics (of collisions) involving no overall change in translational kinetic energy
    7. adjective, made of elastic
    8. noun, tape, cord, or fabric containing interwoven strands of flexible rubber or similar substance allowing it to stretch and return to its original shape
    9. noun, something made of elastic, such as a rubber band or a garter
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Synonyms: flexible, yielding, supple, rubbery, pliable, plastic, springy, pliant, tensile, stretchy And more...
Antonyms: rigid, inflexible
 

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