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elastic

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪˈlæstɪk/

elastic means: Able to stretch or bend and then return to its earlier shape.

adjective

STRETCH AND RETURNB2

Able to stretch or bend and then return to its earlier shape.

  • These trousers have an elastic waistband.
  • The elastic fabric stretched as she moved.
  • Is this band elastic enough to hold the papers?

Similar words: stretchy, springy

Opposites: rigid

Common phrases: elastic band, elastic fabric, elastic waistband, elastic material

RECOVERS EASILYC2

Able to recover quickly after trouble, stress, or disappointment.

  • Her elastic spirits soon recovered.
  • His elastic mind adapted to every setback.
  • An elastic constitution helped her survive the difficult journey.

Similar words: resilient, buoyant

Common phrases: elastic spirits, elastic constitution, elastic mind

noun

STRETCHY MATERIALB1

A stretchy material sewn into clothes to make them fit closely.

  • The elastic in my shorts is loose.
  • She sewed elastic into the sleeves.
  • We need to replace the worn elastic.

Common phrases: piece of elastic, sew in elastic, waistband elastic

Questions about elastic

What does elastic mean?

Able to stretch or bend and then return to its earlier shape.

What is elastic in other languages?

Türkçe: elastik · Español: elástico · Français: élastique · Deutsch: elastisch · Italiano: elastico · 日本語: 伸縮性のある

How do you pronounce elastic?

It is pronounced /ɪˈlæstɪk/.

How do you use elastic in a sentence?

These trousers have an elastic waistband. The elastic fabric stretched as she moved.

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