elastic

• Bezeichnet einen Stoff oder Gegenstand, der sich dehnen lässt und danach wieder in seine ursprüngliche Form zurückkehrt; im übertragenen Sinn auch für Flexibilität oder Anpassungsfähigkeit.

Describes a material or object that can stretch and return to its original shape; also used figuratively to describe flexibility or adaptability.

1. Stretchy materialB1formal

   Able to stretch and return to its original shape.

   Elastisch

   • The waistband of these trousers is elastic.
   • Rubber bands are very elastic.
   • The fabric is elastic, making it comfortable to wear.

   Synonymeextensibleflexiblepliableresilientrubberyspringystretchablesupple

   Antonymehardinelasticinflexiblerigidstiff

2. Flexible or adaptableB2formal

   Able to change or adapt easily to different conditions.

   Flexibel

   • The company has an elastic approach to working hours.
   • Her schedule is quite elastic, allowing for last-minute changes.
   • The rules are elastic enough to accommodate special cases.

   Synonymeadaptableflexiblemalleablepliableresilientsuppleversatile

   Antonymeinflexiblerigidunadaptable

• Substantiv für ein dehnbares Material, meist Gummi oder synthetisches Gewebe, das sich dehnen lässt und wieder in seine ursprüngliche Form zurückkehrt. Bezeichnet auch elastische Bänder, Schnüre oder Gewebe sowie Elastizität im Allgemeinen.

A noun referring to a flexible material, typically a rubber or synthetic fabric, that can stretch and return to its original shape.

1. Stretchy materialA2formal

   A flexible material, often made of rubber or synthetic fibers, that can stretch and return to its original shape.

   Gummiband

   • She used a piece of elastic to secure the waistband of her skirt.
   • The elastic in my socks has worn out.
   • He bought a roll of elastic for his sewing project.

   Synonymeelastic bandrubber band