Origin of elastic
1645–55; < New Latin
elasticus expanding spontaneously, equivalent to Greek
elast(ós) (late variant of
elatós ductile, beaten (of metal), derivative of
elaúnein, elân beat out, forge) +
-icus
-ic
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British Dictionary definitions for elastic
elastic
/ (ɪˈlæstɪk) /
adjective
noun
tape, cord, or fabric containing interwoven strands of flexible rubber or similar substance allowing it to stretch and return to its original shape
mainly US and Canadian
something made of elastic, such as a rubber band or a garter
Derived forms of elastic
elastically, adverbWord Origin for elastic
C17: from New Latin
elasticus impulsive, from Greek
elastikos, from
elaunein to beat, drive
Medical definitions for elastic
elastic
[ ĭ-lăs′tĭk ]
adj.
Having the property of returning to the original shape after being distorted.