1. Extensible.
2. Souple.
ETYM Formed from Greek elaunein to drive; prob. akin to Latin alacer lively, brisk, and Eng. alacrity: cf. French élastique.
1. Able to adjust readily to different conditions; SYN. flexible, pliable, pliant.
2. Capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy.
Having a texture resembling rubber; SYN. rubberlike.
Bande ou ruban élastiques.
A narrow band of rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together; SYN. elastic.