elastic

• Se dit d'un matériau ou d'un objet qui peut s'étirer et reprendre sa forme initiale ; s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour qualifier quelque chose de flexible ou d'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.

   Élastique (matériau)

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

   Synonymesextensibleflexiblepliableresilientrubberyspringystretchablesupple

   Antonymeshardinelasticinflexiblerigidstiff

2. Flexible or adaptableB2formal

   Able to change or adapt easily to different conditions.

   flexible / 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.

   Synonymesadaptableflexiblemalleablepliableresilientsuppleversatile

   Antonymesinflexiblerigidunadaptable

• Nom désignant un matériau flexible, généralement du caoutchouc ou un tissu synthétique, qui peut s'étirer et reprendre sa forme originale. Il désigne aussi une bande ou un ruban élastique utilisé dans les vêtements ou divers objets.

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.

   Élastique (matériau)

   • 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.

   Synonymeselastic bandrubber band