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elastic in Finnish

elastic in Finnish is joustava, kimmoisa, elastinen — elastic means able to stretch and then spring back to its original shape.

elastic in Finnish

joustava
adj
Capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released.
kimmoisa
adj
Capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released.
elastinen
adj
Made of elastic.
joustokangas
noun
(uncountable) An elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs.

What does "elastic" mean?

  1. adjective Able to stretch and then spring back to its original shape.
    "The waistband is elastic, so the trousers fit a range of sizes."
  2. adjective Flexible and able to adapt readily to change.
    "Her elastic schedule let her rearrange meetings at short notice."
  3. noun A stretchy band or material used to hold or fasten things, such as in clothing or hair.
    "She tied her hair back with an elastic."
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elastic in a sentence

  • The waistband is elastic, so the trousers fit a range of sizes.
  • A rubber band is elastic — pull it and it snaps back.
  • Her elastic schedule let her rearrange meetings at short notice.
  • She tied her hair back with an elastic.

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What is "elastic" in Finnish?

"elastic" in Finnish is joustava, kimmoisa, elastinen. elastic means: Able to stretch and then spring back to its original shape.

How do you use "elastic" in a sentence?

Example: "The waistband is elastic, so the trousers fit a range of sizes." In Finnish, "elastic" is joustava, kimmoisa, elastinen.

Are there other ways to say "elastic" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "elastic": joustava, kimmoisa, elastinen, joustokangas.

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