Word
Elastic
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
e-las-tic
Definition
- a. - Springing back; having a power or inherent property of
returning to the form from which a substance is bent, drawn, pressed,
or twisted; springy; having the power of rebounding; as, a bow is
elastic; the air is elastic; India rubber is elastic.
- a. - Able to return quickly to a former state or condition,
after being depressed or overtaxed; having power to recover easily from
shocks and trials; as, elastic spirits; an elastic constitution.
- n. - An elastic woven fabric, as a belt, braces or suspenders,
etc., made in part of India rubber.
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