elastic
Springs back readily
Elastic describes materials that stretch under force and return to their original shape—rubber bands, waistbands, bungee cords.
The noun elastic refers to such material, especially fabric woven with rubber threads: The elastic in these socks has lost its stretch.
Figuratively, elastic means flexible or adaptable: elastic interpretation of the rules, elastic demand in economics.
The opposite is rigid or inelastic.
Capable of extending
- pliableCapable of bending easily
- suppleFlexing without damage
- bendableAble to curve
- springyAble to rebound
yielding · pliant · malleable · rubbery · tensile · give · rebounding · retractable
Elastic polymer from trees
- spandexElastic synthetic fiber
- latexMilky plant-derived polymer
- lycraElastic synthetic fiber
- neopreneSynthetic rubber polymer
silicone · bungee · cord · band · waistband · webbing · tubing · strap
Hair-securing accessory
- scrunchieFabric-wrapped elastic band
- ponytail holderBand securing gathered hair
- hair tieBand securing gathered strands
- bobbleMomentary loss of grip
Pull to extend
- strainExcessive stretching force
- pullForce toward oneself
- tautStretched under tension
- tightnessState of being constricted
extension · elongation · distension · snap · contraction · load · force · pressure
Regaining what was lost
- bouncebackRecovery from adversity
- reboundReturn after deflection
- adaptabilityAbility to adjust readily
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
snapback · regeneration · restoration · adjustment · tolerance · margin · buffer · shock absorption
Forceful request or requirement
- supplyFurnish or stock
- priceMonetary value assigned
- substitutesReplacements for originals
- complementsThings that enhance together
equilibrium · revenue · market · sensitivity · responsiveness · coefficient · curve · threshold
stretchy
Capable of extending
springy · yielding · pliant · malleable · rubbery · tensile · give · rebounding · retractable · contractile
rubber
Elastic polymer from trees
neoprene · silicone · bungee · cord · band · waistband · webbing · tubing · strap · garter
hairband
Hair-securing accessory
- scrunchieFabric-wrapped elastic band
- ponytail holderBand securing gathered hair
- hair tieBand securing gathered strands
stretch
Pull to extend
tightness · extension · elongation · distension · snap · contraction · load · force · pressure · deformation
recovery
Regaining what was lost
- bouncebackRecovery from adversity
- reboundReturn after deflection
- adaptabilityAbility to adjust readily
flexibility · snapback · regeneration · restoration · adjustment · tolerance · margin · buffer · shock absorption · forgiveness
demand
Forceful request or requirement
- supplyFurnish or stock
- priceMonetary value assigned
- substitutesReplacements for originals
complements · equilibrium · revenue · market · sensitivity · responsiveness · coefficient · curve · threshold
- dressmakingsewing, fabric, pattern, fitting, hem
- clothing featuresadjustable, breathable, buttoned, cuffed, durable
- elastic thingsrubber, spandex, latex, bungee cord, stretchy
- flexibilitystretch, bendy, stretchy, bendable, pliable
- gear featuresdurable, adjustable, breathable, lightweight, waterproof
- sewing materialssatin, velvet, silk, lace, cotton
elasticrigid
Unable to bend
stiff · inflexible · inelastic · unyielding · nonelastic
elasticinflexible
Unable to bend
rigid · unadaptable · fixed · unchanging · uncompromising
- elastic waistExpandable garment waistband
- elastic waistbandExpandable garment band
- elastic bandFlexible loop fastener
- hair elasticBand for gathering hair
- elastic bandageStretchy medical wrap
- elastic wrapStretchable medical binding
elasticity, elastics, inelastic, elasticized, elastin, elasticated, elastically, elasticize, elastomer