elastic

Meanings

• adjective

  capable of being stretched or extended; elastic bands, elastic fabric.

• able to recover fully from being stretched, pressed, or bent; elasticity.

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Pronunciation

1. /iˈlæstɪk/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=857007"

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Synonyms

stretchable , stretchy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with elastic
castigative , astigmatic , plastic , vastic

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Variants

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elastic , elastically , elastics , elastic fiber , elastic fibers , elastic limit , elastic limits , elastic modulus , elastic moduluses , elastic scattering , elastic scatterings , elastic band

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Forms

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elastics, elasticity, elasticate, elasticated

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Etymology

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From Old French elastique, from elas- 'flexible' + -ique -ic.

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Trivia

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1. Elastic was first used as a medical treatment in ancient Egypt.

2. Rubber bands were invented in 1845 by Stephen Perry.

3. Elastic fabric was first introduced in the late 19th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rubber: A natural or synthetic material that can be stretched or compressed and returns to its original shape.

2. Elastic band: A thin, flexible band made of elastic material, used for holding things together or as a toy.

3. Elastic fabric: A type of fabric that is stretchable and can be used to make clothing that is form-fitting.

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Culture

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Elastic has been used in various forms throughout history, from rubber bands to elastic fabric in clothing. It is often used metaphorically to describe the ability to bounce back from difficult situations.

How to Memorize "elastic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an elastic band being stretched and then released. Visualize how it returns to its original shape.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'elastic' with the ability to bounce back or recover from difficult situations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Elastic is a material that Stretches And Returns' to remember the definition of the word.

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