elastic
gb/ɪlˈæstɪk/ us/ɪlˈæstɪk/
B1
Англійська
~ 8900
Значення
0 значень
adjective
B1
property
1
stretchy and returns to shape
Able to stretch and then go back to the same shape and size.
Модель уживання:
an elastic [material/part]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes use "elastic" instead of "plastic" when they mean something is made of plastic. "Elastic" describes how something stretches and returns to its shape; it does not mean "made of plastic."
Синоніми
stretchy (More informal and often used for clothes and fabrics.)
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flexible (Can mean bendable in shape, not always returning fully to the original form.)
Антоніми
rigid (Emphasizes that something cannot bend or stretch at all.)
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inelastic (More technical; used especially in science to mean not elastic.)
Словосполучення
elastic material
|elastic fabric
|elastic fibers
|highly elastic
|soft and elastic
|elastic properties
Теми
materials
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- This rubber is so elastic that you can pull it to twice its length.
- The mattress has an elastic top layer that adjusts to your body.
- Gymnasts need elastic muscles to perform those powerful jumps.
- The new phone case is made from an elastic material that won’t crack when bent.
Навчальні приклади
- The band is very elastic and can stretch a lot.
- This toy is made from elastic rubber.
- I like socks with elastic tops so they do not fall down.
adjective
B2
property
2
flexible or easily adjustable
Able to change easily when the situation is different, especially about rules, plans, or ideas.
Модель уживання:
elastic [rule/plan/deadline]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may overuse "elastic" for people, saying things like "He is very elastic" to mean he is open-minded. In this sense, it is more natural to say a person is "flexible" or "open"; use "elastic" mainly for rules, plans, ideas, or concepts.
Синоніми
flexible (Most common everyday synonym for being willing or able to change.)
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adaptable (Focuses more on people and systems changing themselves rather than on rules being loose.)
Антоніми
strict (Rules or people that do not allow change or exceptions.)
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rigid (Very unchanging and inflexible, often with a negative tone.)
Словосполучення
elastic schedule
|elastic deadline
|elastic rules
|elastic interpretation
|elastic boundaries
|elastic concept
Теми
work
|law
|social
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The company has fairly elastic working hours as long as you get your tasks done.
- The coach takes an elastic approach to training, adjusting the plan each week.
- In practice, the law is quite elastic and often interpreted differently by each judge.
- Their budget was elastic enough to cover unexpected travel costs.
Навчальні приклади
- My boss is elastic about when we start work.
- The teacher is elastic with the time of the test.
- Our plan is elastic, so we can change it if it rains.
Іменник
B1
entity
3
stretchy band or material
A thin, stretchy band or piece in clothes that makes them tight and helps them stay in place.
Модель уживання:
a piece of elastic
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse the noun "elastic" with "rubber band." A "rubber band" is a loop of rubber used mainly for holding small objects together; "elastic" (noun) is more general and is often sewn into clothes.
Синоніми
elastic band (More specific; clearly refers to a band rather than elastic material in general.)
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stretch band (Less common; used in some contexts for similar stretchy bands.)
Антоніми
string (A non-stretchy cord that contrasts with elastic in function.)
Словосполучення
a piece of elastic
|sew in elastic
|strong elastic
|elastic at the waist
|elastic around the cuffs
Теми
clothing
|daily life
|daily_life
Приклади
- She cut a piece of elastic and sewed it into the waistband of the skirt.
- The cuffs have elastic to keep the cold air out.
- You’ll need some strong elastic for this costume so it doesn’t slip down.
- The mask is held in place by elastic that goes around your ears.
Навчальні приклади
- I need elastic for the waist of my pants.
- The mask has elastic behind the ears.
- She put new elastic in her old skirt.
adjective
technical
C1
property
4
responsive to change in economics
In economics, used when people buy or sell a lot more or a lot less after a small change in price or another condition.
Модель уживання:
elastic [demand/supply/response]
Поширена помилка:
Learners often mix up "elastic" and "elasticity" in economics. "Elastic" is an adjective ("elastic demand"), while "elasticity" is the noun ("the elasticity of demand").
Синоніми
responsive (General word; in economics, "elastic" is the more precise technical term.)
Антоніми
inelastic (Technical opposite in economics; demand or supply changes very little when the price changes.)
Словосполучення
elastic demand
|price-elastic demand
|highly elastic response
|elastic supply
|elastic market
Теми
economics
|business
|science
|finance
Приклади
- Luxury goods tend to have more elastic demand than basic food items.
- In this market, labor supply is relatively elastic because workers can move easily between jobs.
- Economists found that the service was highly elastic to even small price increases.
- When demand is elastic, a price cut can increase total revenue.
Навчальні приклади
- In economics class we learned about elastic demand.
- If demand is elastic, a small price change can change sales a lot.
- Basic food has less elastic demand than expensive clothes.
Граматика
Словникова форма
elastic
IPA
GB/ɪlˈæstɪk/
US/ɪlˈæstɪk/
Склади й наголос
elast - ic (2 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ic)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: elastic
Noun
- Base: elastic
- Plural: elastic, elastics
Споріднені слова
Forms
elastics
noun
Core family
elasticity
noun B2
elastically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
inelastic
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
elasticize
verb
inelasticity
noun
Вирази
elastic band
1/ɪlˈæstɪk bˈænd/
fixed phrase
thin stretchy loop or strip
A thin stretchy loop or strip used to hold things together or to make clothes tight.
Приклади
- Tie these cables together with an elastic band so they don’t get tangled.
- The doctor snapped an elastic band around his arm before taking blood.
elastic bandage
1/ɪlˈæstɪk bˈændɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
stretchy medical wrap
A long stretchy cloth that you wrap around an injury to support it.
Приклади
- The nurse wrapped his ankle with an elastic bandage to reduce swelling.
- You should keep an elastic bandage in your first-aid kit for sprains.
elastic clause
1/ɪlˈæstɪk klˈɔz/
fixed phrase
formal
flexible legal or constitutional clause
A part of a law or constitution that can be read in a wide way, so it can cover new or different situations.
Приклади
- Some lawyers argue that the elastic clause gives the government broad powers.
- The debate centers on how far the elastic clause should be stretched in modern times.
elastic demand
1/ɪlˈæstɪk dɪmˈænd/
fixed phrase
technical
demand sensitive to price
In economics, a situation where people buy a lot more or a lot less when the price changes a little.
Приклади
- Movie tickets have more elastic demand than basic medicines.
- For products with elastic demand, lowering the price can increase total sales revenue.
elastic limit
1/ɪlˈæstɪk lˈɪmɪt/
fixed phrase
technical
maximum stress before permanent change
In physics, the highest force a material can take and still go back to its old shape when the force is gone.
Приклади
- If the force exceeds the elastic limit, the metal bar will bend permanently.
- Engineers must know the elastic limit of materials to design safe structures.
elastic waist
1/ɪlˈæstɪk wˈeɪst/
fixed phrase
clothing waist tightened by elastic
A waist on clothing that uses elastic, not buttons or a belt, to fit your body.
Приклади
- I prefer shorts with an elastic waist for running.
- The dress has an elastic waist that gives it a relaxed look.
elastic waistband
1/ɪlˈæstɪk wˈɔstbˌænd/
fixed phrase
waist of clothing with elastic
The part around the waist of clothes that has elastic to help the clothes stay up and fit well.
Приклади
- These pants have an elastic waistband, so they’re very comfortable for travel.
- The skirt’s elastic waistband makes it easy to pull on and off.