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Definition of elastic

Overview of noun elastic

The noun elastic has 2 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. rubber band, elastic band, elastic

(a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together)

2. elastic

(a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material)

Overview of adj elastic

The adj elastic has 2 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)

1. (5) elastic

(capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy; "an elastic band"; "a youthful and elastic walk")

2. (1) elastic, flexible, pliable, pliant

(able to adjust readily to different conditions; "an adaptable person"; "a flexible personality"; "an elastic clause in a contract")