elastic

• Descreve um material ou objeto que pode esticar e voltar à forma original; também é usado em sentido figurado para descrever flexibilidade ou adaptabilidade.

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

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

   Sinônimosextensibleflexiblepliableresilientrubberyspringystretchablesupple

   Antônimoshardinelasticinflexiblerigidstiff

2. Flexible or adaptableB2formal

   Able to change or adapt easily to different conditions.

   Flexível

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadaptableflexiblemalleablepliableresilientsuppleversatile

   Antônimosinflexiblerigidunadaptable

• Substantivo que designa um material flexível, geralmente borracha ou tecido sintético, capaz de esticar e voltar à forma original; também se refere ao fio ou tecido elástico usado em roupas.

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

   • 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.

   Sinônimoselastic bandrubber band