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elastic
adjective
noun
capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
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iˈlæstɪk
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adjective
capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
“an elastic band”
adjective
able to adjust readily to different conditions
“a flexible personality”
noun
a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material
noun
a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
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an elastic band
a youthful and elastic walk
a flexible personality
an elastic clause in a contract
a pliable person
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