elastic

elastic

adjective

Definition of ELASTIC

1

able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted <elastic rubber bands>

Synonyms bouncy, flexible, resilient, rubberlike, rubbery, springy, stretch, stretchable, stretchy, supple, whippy

Related Words adaptable, ductile, kneadable, malleable, moldable, plastic, pliable, pliant; limber, lissome (also lissom), lithe, lithesome, willowy

Near Antonyms compact, firm, hard, solid, unyielding; brittle, crisp, crumbly, flaky (also flakey), friable, short

Antonyms inelastic, inflexible, nonelastic, rigid, stiff

2

capable of being readily changed <when vacationing, we generally have very elastic daily sightseeing plans>

Synonyms adaptable, adjustable, alterable, changeable, elastic, fluid, malleable, modifiable, pliable, variable

Related Words changing, fluctuating, inconstant, labile, unstable, unsteady, varying, versatile

Near Antonyms constant, stable, steady, unchanging, uniform, unvarying

Antonyms established, fixed, immutable, inelastic, inflexible, invariable, nonmalleable, ramrod, set, unadaptable, unalterable, unbudgeable, unchangeable