Elastic: meaning, definitions and examples
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elastic
[ ɪˈlæstɪk ]
material properties
Capable of stretching and returning to its original shape or size.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The elastic band snapped back when released.
- The elastic waistband on my pants allows for a comfortable fit.
Translations
Translations of the word "elastic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 elástico
🇮🇳 लोचदार
🇩🇪 elastisch
🇮🇩 elastis
🇺🇦 еластичний
🇵🇱 elastyczny
🇯🇵 弾性のある
🇫🇷 élastique
🇪🇸 elástico
🇹🇷 elastik
🇰🇷 탄력 있는
🇸🇦 مرن
🇨🇿 elastický
🇸🇰 elastický
🇨🇳 弹性的
🇸🇮 elastičen
🇮🇸 teygjanlegur
🇰🇿 созылмалы
🇬🇪 ელასტიური
🇦🇿 elastik
🇲🇽 elástico
Word origin
The word 'elastic' originated from the Medieval Latin 'elasticus', meaning 'tending to spring', which in turn came from the Greek 'elastikos', meaning 'propulsive'. The concept of elasticity has been recognized since ancient times, with Aristotle and Galen discussing it in their works.