stretchable

Able to elongate

Stretchable describes materials or objects that can be pulled to extend their length or shape and typically return to their original form: stretchable fabric, stretchable waistband.

The word applies to anything with give or elasticity.

Figuratively, rules or budgets may be stretchable if they allow flexibility: The deadline is stretchable if you need more time.

elastic

spandex

Elastic synthetic fiber

  • lycraElastic synthetic fiber
  • elastaneStretchable synthetic fiber
  • rubberElastic polymer from trees

latex · elasticity · elasticated · springiness · extensible · tensile · recoil · bungee · silicone · band

expandable

extensible

Able to be lengthened

accordion · scalable · dilatable · distensible · unfurlable · widening · lengthening · growable

flexible

pliable

Capable of bending easily

malleable · yielding · soft · bendy · twistable · shapeable · give · forgiving · accommodating · conforming

garment

yoga pants

Stretchy fitted exercise trousers

activewear · shapewear · bodysuits · compression wear · athletic wear · jersey · knitwear · hosiery · fitted · form-fitting

durable

tough

Durable and strong

robust · reinforced · tear-resistant · wear-resistant · rugged · resilient · strong · reliable · enduring · recovery

Categories
Opposites
elasticity

stretchableinelastic

Resistant to deformation

nonelastic · unstretchable · nonstretchable · rigid · stiff

fragility

stretchablebrittle

Liable to shatter

friable · crumbly · crisp · flaky · flakey

Family

stretchability, unstretchable

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G