ɪˈlæstɪk adj. & n. --adj. 1
able to
resume its normal bulk or
shape spontaneously
after contraction,
dilatation, or
distortion. 2
springy. 3 (of a
person or feelings)
buoyant. 4
flexible,
adaptable (elastic conscience). 5 Econ. (of demand)
variable according to
price. 6
Physics (of a collision) involving no
decrease of
kinetic energy. --n. elastic
cord or
fabric, usu.
woven with strips of rubber. øelastic
band = rubber band (see RUBBER(1)). øøelastically adv. elasticity n. elasticize v.tr. (also -ise). [mod.L elasticus f. Gk elastikos propulsive f. elauno drive]