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How to say elastic and what does elastic mean?

elastic

noun, adjective

How to pronounce elastic?

The word elastic sounds like e-las-tic
/ɪ'læstɪk/

What is the definition of elastic?

adjectiveable to adjust readily to different conditions
Examples
  • an elastic clause in a contract
nouna narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
nouna fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material
adjectivecapable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
Examples
  • an elastic band
  • a youthful and elastic walk