English-Spanish translations for elastic

• elástico
  Este no es un proceso siempre elástico. This is not a constantly elastic process.

Definition of elastic

• Capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released
• Made of elastic
• Of clothing, elasticated
• springy; bouncy; vivacious
• Able to return quickly to a former state or condition, after being depressed or overtaxed; having power to recover easily from shocks and trials
• An elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs
• An elastic band

Examples

• The rope is somewhat elastic, so expect it to give when you pull on it.
• elastic band
• Demand for entertainment is more elastic than demand for energy.
• elastic spirits; an elastic constitution
• running shorts use elastic to eliminate the need for a belt

Related words

• elasticity
• elasticated
• viscoelastic
• inelastic
• gelastic
• agelastic
• hydroelastic
• photoelasticity
• aeroelasticity