elastic

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Synonyms: gelastic, clastic, plastic, blastic, elastin

Antonyms: gelastic, clastic, plastic, blastic, elastin

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Adjective

1. Capable of [[stretching]]; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when [[force]] is released.
2. Made of elastic.
3. Of clothing, [[elasticated]].
4. {{lb|en|economics}} Sensitive to changes in price.
5. [[springy]]; [[bouncy]]; [[vivacious]]
6. [[pervasive|Pervasive]], all-encompassing.
7. Able to return quickly to a former state or condition, after being depressed or overtaxed; having power to recover easily from shocks and trials.

Noun

1. {{lb|en|uncountable}} An elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs.
2. {{lb|en|Canada|countable}} An [[elastic band]].
3. {{lb|en|Northeastern US}} Specifically, a hair tie.

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