elasticity
noun [U] /ˌɪl.æsˈtɪs.ɪ.ti/
/-ə.t̬i/ Definition
› the ability to stretch: As the skin grows older it loses its elasticity.Flexible, loose and yielding › the ability to change: There is some elasticity in our plans - nothing has been firmly decided yet.Changing frequentlyChanging
(Definition of elasticity noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- adrift adjective
- bendable adjective
- bendy adjective
- ductile adjective
- elastic 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)
Topic:
Flexible, loose and yielding
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