elastic

¹elas·tic

adj \i-ˈlas-tik\

Definition of ELASTIC

1

a of a solid : capable of recovering size and shape after deformation b of a liquid : capable of resisting compression c of a gas : capable of indefinite expansion

2

: capable of being easily stretched or expanded and resuming former shape

—elas·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb