elastic
/ə-/ adjective C1- Capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released. · The rope is somewhat elastic, so expect it to give when you pull on it.
- Made of elastic. · elastic band
- Of clothing, elasticated.
- Sensitive to changes in price. · Demand for entertainment is more elastic than demand for energy.
- springy; bouncy; vivacious
- Pervasive, all-encompassing.
- Able to return quickly to a former state or condition, after being depressed or overtaxed; having power to recover easily from shocks and trials. · elastic spirits; an elastic constitution
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It is a mistake to think that that little room has elastic walls and can distend to any extent.
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