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elastic
adjective /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/Definition
› describes material that is able to stretch and be returned to its original shape or size: A lot of sportswear is made of very elastic material.Flexible, loose and yielding › able or likely to be changed: The project has only just started so any plans are still very elastic. In this country, time is an elastic concept.ChangingAdapting and modifying Adapting and attuning to somethingChanging frequently
(Definition of elastic adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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SMART Thesaurus: Flexible, loose and yielding
Synonyms and related words:
- adrift adjective
- bendable adjective
- bendy adjective
- ductile adjective
- elasticated adjective
- floppy adjective
- loose adjective (NOT FIXED)
- loose-fitting adjective
- loosely adverb (NOT FIXED)
- loosely adverb (NOT TIGHT)
- looseness noun (NOT FIXED)
- looseness noun (NOT TIGHT)
- slackness noun (NOT TIGHT)
- sloppy adjective (LACKING CARE)
- springy adjective
- sprung adjective
- stretch noun (MAKE LONGER)
- stretchy adjective
- supple adjective (BENDING)
- yield verb (BEND/BREAK)
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