Elastic

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1 English 1.1 Adjective 1.2 Translations 1.2.1 Translations to be checked 1.2.1 Related terms 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations

English

Adjective

elastic (comparative more elastic, superlative most elastic)

1. Capable of stretching.

   The rope is somewhat elastic, so expect it to give when you pull on it.

2. Made of elastic.

   elastic band

3. Of clothing, elasticated.
4. (economics) Sensitive to changes in price.

   Demand for entertainment is more elastic than demand for energy.

Translations

capable of stretching

French: élastique m and f Italian: elastico m, elastica f

made of elastic

French: élastique m and f

elasticated See elasticated

sensitive to changes in price

French: élastique m and f

Translations to be checked

The translations below need to be checked by native speakers and inserted into the appropriate table(s) above. The numbering is unreliable.

• Finnish: elastinen (1), joustava (1)

Related terms

• elasticated
• elastic band
• inelastic

Noun

elastic (countable and uncountable; plural elastics)

1. (uncountable) An elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs.

   Running shorts use elastic to eliminate the need for a belt.

2. (countable) An elastic band.

Translations

material

French: élastique m

elastic band See elastic band