Elastic
adjective
Able to return to its original shape or size after being stretched or squeezed.
The shirt is made from elastic material that won't lose its shape when washed.
Often appears as...
- elastic material
- elastic quality
noun
A type of material that is able to return to its original shape or size after being stretched or squeezed.
She used a piece of elastic to tie her hair back.
Often appears as...
- piece of elastic
- elastic band
adjective
Able to adapt to change and regain stability.
An elastic economy can recover quickly from financial shocks.
Often appears as...
- elastic economy
- elastic market
Usage tips
Approving
adjective
In economics, a situation where the demand or supply for a good or service changes a lot when the price changes.
The demand for luxury goods is usually elastic.
Often appears as...
- price elastic
- income elastic
adjective
Able to return to its original shape or size after being stretched or squeezed.
The shirt is made from elastic material that won't lose its shape when washed.
Often appears as...
- elastic material
- elastic quality
noun
A type of material that is able to return to its original shape or size after being stretched or squeezed.
She used a piece of elastic to tie her hair back.
Often appears as...
- piece of elastic
- elastic band
adjective
Able to adapt to change and regain stability.
An elastic economy can recover quickly from financial shocks.
Often appears as...
- elastic economy
- elastic market
Usage tips
Approving
adjective
In economics, a situation where the demand or supply for a good or service changes a lot when the price changes.
The demand for luxury goods is usually elastic.
Often appears as...
- price elastic
- income elastic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Properties
Relate 'elastic' to physical objects that can stretch, like rubber bands or leggings.
The waistband is elastic, so it fits comfortably.
Pro Tip 2/3Durability Aspect
'Elastic' implies durability since the object returns to its shape even after stress.
These elastic socks won't sag after you wear them all day.
Pro Tip 3/3Clothing Fit
Clothes described as 'elastic' should fit various body shapes comfortably.
I prefer elastic waistbands because they're less restricting.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Properties
Relate 'elastic' to physical objects that can stretch, like rubber bands or leggings.
The waistband is elastic, so it fits comfortably.
Pro Tip 2/3Durability Aspect
'Elastic' implies durability since the object returns to its shape even after stress.
These elastic socks won't sag after you wear them all day.
Pro Tip 3/3Clothing Fit
Clothes described as 'elastic' should fit various body shapes comfortably.
I prefer elastic waistbands because they're less restricting.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Properties
Relate 'elastic' to physical objects that can stretch, like rubber bands or leggings.
The waistband is elastic, so it fits comfortably.
Pro Tip 2/3Durability Aspect
'Elastic' implies durability since the object returns to its shape even after stress.
These elastic socks won't sag after you wear them all day.
Pro Tip 3/3Clothing Fit
Clothes described as 'elastic' should fit various body shapes comfortably.
I prefer elastic waistbands because they're less restricting.
Never forget "Elastic"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
A robot that runs and...
So a simple geometrical system that kind of coordinates a bit the internal movement of the segments. A second property of cat limbs is that they are very lightweight. Most of the muscles are in the trunk, which is a good idea, because then the limbs have low inertia and can be moved very rapidly. The last final important property is this very elastic behavior of the cat limb,
Video examples
Three ways the universe...
But what if the repulsive force is so strong that it stretches the rubber band past its elastic limit, and actually tears it? If the expansion of the universe continues to accelerate, it will eventually overcome not only the gravitational force – tearing apart galaxies and solar systems–
Video examples
How math saved my life PIPE...
passed the classes I would graduate well in this pathology class we had a collage that we all had to turn in and you could not pass this class unless you did the collage well the whole semester goes by and I of course hadn't even started my collage and elastic comes and the
Video examples
The opportunity of...
with the exception of my physical therapy sessions. I had to do what seemed like innumerable repetitions of exercises with these thick, elastic bands -- different colors, you know -- to help build up my leg muscles, and I hated these bands more than anything --
Video examples
Pythons 101 PIPE National...
and enables the snakes to devour large prey. Flexibility is also aided by pythons' lower right and left jaw bones. Unlike mammals which have one solid lower jawbone, pythons lower jaws are made of two bones linked by an elastic ligament.
Video examples
Finding Baby Seals on an...
that this silk from the the European cave spider is actually one of the most elastic silks in the animal kingdom. Oh, really? Oh, amazing. Look at that. Yeah, it's coming off that. Do you want to put this one back? We'll pop them back.
Video examples
Why does your voice...
that supports and moves the vocal cords, or, as they’re more accurately known, the vocal folds. Strung between the thyroid and arytenoid cartilages, these two muscles form an elastic curtain that opens and shuts across the trachea,
Video examples
Hidden miracles of the...
waiting to be discovered. A spider also has great secrets, because spiders' silk thread is pound for pound stronger than steel but completely elastic. This journey will take us all the way down to the nano world.
Video examples
The history of human...
a feeling of maddening dissatisfaction said to blow in from the great plains. The most recent developments in cognitive science show that emotions are not simple reflexes, but immensely complex, elastic systems
Video examples
Lungs 101 PIPE National...
by two of the body's most important and delicate organs. The lungs are two major components of the respiratory system. Soft, light, and elastic, these organs are prime for taking in and filling up with air.
Video examples
A robot that runs and...
So a simple geometrical system that kind of coordinates a bit the internal movement of the segments. A second property of cat limbs is that they are very lightweight. Most of the muscles are in the trunk, which is a good idea, because then the limbs have low inertia and can be moved very rapidly. The last final important property is this very elastic behavior of the cat limb,
Video examples
Three ways the universe...
But what if the repulsive force is so strong that it stretches the rubber band past its elastic limit, and actually tears it? If the expansion of the universe continues to accelerate, it will eventually overcome not only the gravitational force – tearing apart galaxies and solar systems–
Video examples
How math saved my life PIPE...
passed the classes I would graduate well in this pathology class we had a collage that we all had to turn in and you could not pass this class unless you did the collage well the whole semester goes by and I of course hadn't even started my collage and elastic comes and the
Video examples
The opportunity of...
with the exception of my physical therapy sessions. I had to do what seemed like innumerable repetitions of exercises with these thick, elastic bands -- different colors, you know -- to help build up my leg muscles, and I hated these bands more than anything --
Video examples
Pythons 101 PIPE National...
and enables the snakes to devour large prey. Flexibility is also aided by pythons' lower right and left jaw bones. Unlike mammals which have one solid lower jawbone, pythons lower jaws are made of two bones linked by an elastic ligament.
Video examples
Finding Baby Seals on an...
that this silk from the the European cave spider is actually one of the most elastic silks in the animal kingdom. Oh, really? Oh, amazing. Look at that. Yeah, it's coming off that. Do you want to put this one back? We'll pop them back.
Video examples
Why does your voice...
that supports and moves the vocal cords, or, as they’re more accurately known, the vocal folds. Strung between the thyroid and arytenoid cartilages, these two muscles form an elastic curtain that opens and shuts across the trachea,
Video examples
Hidden miracles of the...
waiting to be discovered. A spider also has great secrets, because spiders' silk thread is pound for pound stronger than steel but completely elastic. This journey will take us all the way down to the nano world.
Video examples
The history of human...
a feeling of maddening dissatisfaction said to blow in from the great plains. The most recent developments in cognitive science show that emotions are not simple reflexes, but immensely complex, elastic systems
Video examples
Lungs 101 PIPE National...
by two of the body's most important and delicate organs. The lungs are two major components of the respiratory system. Soft, light, and elastic, these organs are prime for taking in and filling up with air.
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Jonathan Maberry
American Author
My favorite monster has always been the zombie. They are so much fun. They can be scary, pathetic, sad, funny, tragic, even heroic. They are the most elastic monster because, even with all of that, they don't interfere with telling stories about the humans. They serve as threats and metaphors, but they allow the story to be about people.
Quote examples
John C. Calhoun
American Statesman
I am aware how difficult is the task to preserve free institutions over so wide a space and so immense a population, but we are blessed with a Constitution admirably calculated to accomplish it. Its elastic power is unequaled, which is to be attributed to its federal character.
Quote examples
Tom Noddy
American Entertainer
First I got a yo-yo. I got good and then I got bored. Next I got one of those wooden paddles with a rubber ball at the end of an elastic band. I got good and then I got bored. Then I tried bubbles. I got good but I never got bored.
Quote examples
Barbra Streisand
American Actress
I always wear the same thing at home. I can't be bothered with jewelry. My pants have elastic waists. I like to be comfortable. There are so many more important things to worry about.
Quote examples
Susie Dent
English Scientist
The term 'psychological thriller' is an elastic one these days, tagged liberally on to any story of suspense that explores motivations while keeping blood and chainsaws to a minimum.
Quote examples
Theresa Tam
Canadian Public Servant
If you can get a cotton material like a T-shirt, you cut it up, you fold it and put elastic bands around it - this is a non-medical facial covering.
Quote examples
Hiro Murai
American Director
Part of the fun is finding out how elastic that box is and, you know, test the limits of what TV shows can do or what a music video can do.
Quote examples
Patti Smith
American Musician
The thing is that as you grow through life, the pursuit of art and the pursuit of new ideas, all these things keeps your mind elastic.
Quote examples
Marcel Proust
French Author
The time at our disposal each day is elastic; the passions we feel dilate it, those that inspire us shrink it, and habit fills it.
Quote examples
Yoko Ono
American Artist
Reality can be elastic, and I want to see how elastic it can be, you know?
Quote examples
Jonathan Maberry
American Author
My favorite monster has always been the zombie. They are so much fun. They can be scary, pathetic, sad, funny, tragic, even heroic. They are the most elastic monster because, even with all of that, they don't interfere with telling stories about the humans. They serve as threats and metaphors, but they allow the story to be about people.
Quote examples
John C. Calhoun
American Statesman
I am aware how difficult is the task to preserve free institutions over so wide a space and so immense a population, but we are blessed with a Constitution admirably calculated to accomplish it. Its elastic power is unequaled, which is to be attributed to its federal character.
Quote examples
Tom Noddy
American Entertainer
First I got a yo-yo. I got good and then I got bored. Next I got one of those wooden paddles with a rubber ball at the end of an elastic band. I got good and then I got bored. Then I tried bubbles. I got good but I never got bored.
Quote examples
Barbra Streisand
American Actress
I always wear the same thing at home. I can't be bothered with jewelry. My pants have elastic waists. I like to be comfortable. There are so many more important things to worry about.
Quote examples
Susie Dent
English Scientist
The term 'psychological thriller' is an elastic one these days, tagged liberally on to any story of suspense that explores motivations while keeping blood and chainsaws to a minimum.
Quote examples
Theresa Tam
Canadian Public Servant
If you can get a cotton material like a T-shirt, you cut it up, you fold it and put elastic bands around it - this is a non-medical facial covering.
Quote examples
Hiro Murai
American Director
Part of the fun is finding out how elastic that box is and, you know, test the limits of what TV shows can do or what a music video can do.
Quote examples
Patti Smith
American Musician
The thing is that as you grow through life, the pursuit of art and the pursuit of new ideas, all these things keeps your mind elastic.
Quote examples
Marcel Proust
French Author
The time at our disposal each day is elastic; the passions we feel dilate it, those that inspire us shrink it, and habit fills it.
Quote examples
Yoko Ono
American Artist
Reality can be elastic, and I want to see how elastic it can be, you know?
Example 1 of 10
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension