1. (noun) rubber band, elastic band, elastic
a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
Synonyms: rubber band, elastic band, elastic Antonyms: nonresilient, dead, inelastic, unadaptable, springless
2. (adj) elastic
a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material
Synonyms: rubber band, elastic band Antonyms: inelastic, springless, dead, nonresilient, unadaptable
3. (adj) elastic
capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
Synonyms: pliant, flexible, pliable Antonyms: springless, dead, nonresilient, unadaptable, inelastic
4. (adj) elastic, flexible, pliable, pliant
able to adjust readily to different conditions
Synonyms: conciliatory, bendable, flexible, tractile, waxy, elastic, pliant, ductile, compromising, tensile, whippy, malleable, flexile, fictile, plastic, pliable Antonyms: dead, nonresilient, springless, unadaptable, inelastic
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