(of an object or material) able to resume its normal shape spontaneously after being stretched or compressed

a tourniquet of rubber tubing or other elastic material is placed around the upper arm

able to encompass much variety and change; flexible and adaptable

the definition of nationality is elastic in this cosmopolitan country

(of demand or supply) sensitive to changes in price or income

the labour supply is very elastic

(of a collision) involving no decrease of kinetic energy

cord, tape, or fabric, woven with strips of rubber, which returns to its original length or shape after being stretched

a polythene bag tied with elastic