elastic

• Describe un material u objeto que puede estirarse y volver a su forma original; también se usa en sentido figurado para referirse a algo flexible o adaptable.

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.

   Elástico (material estirable)

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

   Sinónimosextensibleflexiblepliableresilientrubberyspringystretchablesupple

   Antónimoshardinelasticinflexiblerigidstiff

2. Flexible or adaptableB2formal

   Able to change or adapt easily to different conditions.

   Flexible o adaptable

   • 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.

   Sinónimosadaptableflexiblemalleablepliableresilientsuppleversatile

   Antónimosinflexiblerigidunadaptable

• Sustantivo que designa un material flexible, generalmente goma o tejido sintético, que puede estirarse y volver a su forma original.

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.

   elástico (material)

   • 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.

   Sinónimoselastic bandrubber band