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elastic

e·las·tic

elastic

 
 
pronunciation:
ih lae stihk
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
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part of speech: adjective
definition: able to stretch easily without breaking and then return to original form.
Rubber bands are elastic.
antonyms:
inflexible, rigid
similar words:
flexible, plastic, supple
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part of speech: noun
definition: a fabric that can be stretched but will go back to its original shape.
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derivation: elastically (adv.)
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