elastic Synonyms
Another word for elastic
• adjective (Context 1)
Capable of resuming its original shape or size after being stretched, compressed, or deformed.
"The gymnast wore a leotard made of highly stretchy material to allow for a full range of motion."
• noun (Context 2)
A flexible, stretchable fabric made with interwoven strands of rubber or an imitative material.
"She sewed a tight band of spandex into the waistband of the sweatpants."
• noun (Context 3)
A loop of stretchable rubber used to hold things together.
"He bundled the incoming letters together with a thick band."
• adjective (Context 4)
Able to encompass variety and change; adaptable and fluid rather than strict.
"The concept of privacy has proven to be an flexible term in modern legal debates."
Opposites of elastic
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of elastic varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: