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elástico — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bouncy adj Able to bounce easily, or full of lively energy.
  • elastic adjective Able to stretch and then spring back to its original shape.
  • rubbery adjective Having the texture or springiness of rubber.
  • springy adj That returns rapidly to its original form (as a spring does) after being bent, compressed, stretched, etc.
  • supple adj Bending easily; flexible.

Senses

elástico is used for these senses in English:

  • bouncy Easily bounced.
  • elastic (uncountable) An elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs.
  • elastic band A small, narrow loop of rubber or similar material used to hold items or body parts together.
  • rubbery Of, relating to, or resembling rubber, especially in consistency.
  • springy That returns rapidly to its original form (as a spring does) after being bent, compressed, stretched, etc.
  • supple Pliant, flexible, easy to bend.

elastic — full definition

  1. adjective Able to stretch and then spring back to its original shape.
  2. adjective Flexible and able to adapt readily to change.
  3. noun A stretchy band or material used to hold or fasten things, such as in clothing or hair.

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