Dictionary Entry
elastic
elastic is a 7-letter English word with 7 senses as adjective and noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: 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. Face value is 9 in Scrabble and 11 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
7 letters · Scrabble 9 · Words With Friends 11 · 7 senses
Definitions
- 1adjective
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.
- 2adjective
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.
- 3noun
An elastic woven fabric, as a belt, braces or suspenders, etc., made in part of India rubber.
- 4noun
a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material
- 5noun
a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
- 6adjective
capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
"an elastic band"
"a youthful and elastic walk"
- 7adjective
able to adjust readily to different conditions
"an adaptable person"
"a flexible personality"
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