elastic

UK
/ɪˈlæstɪk/
US
/ɪˈlæstɪk/

Traduzioni

elasticnoun
elastics
pl
UK
/ɪˈlæstɪk/
US
/ɪˈlæstɪk/
Refers to stretchable fabric or band used especially in clothing.
I need some elastic to fix the waistband of these trousers.
J'ai besoin d'un élastique pour réparer la taille de ce pantalon.
Sinonimi
elastic band
rubber band
stretch band
elasticadjective
more elastic
Comp.
most elastic
Super.
UK
/ɪˈlæstɪk/
US
/ɪˈlæstɪk/
The elastic waistband of the pants made them comfortable to wear all day.
La taille élastique du pantalon le rendait confortable à porter toute la journée.
élastiqueÉconomie.
Because luxury goods are highly elastic, a small rise in price can cause a large drop in sales.
Parce que les biens de luxe sont très élastiques, une légère hausse des prix peut entraîner une forte baisse des ventes.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
résilientSens figuré, pour une personne ou un esprit capable de rebondir après une difficulté.

Definizioni

elasticnoun
A stretchable fabric or rubber band used to hold things together, especially in clothing.
I need some elastic to fix the waistband of these trousers.
elasticadjective
Capable of returning to its original shape or size after being stretched, compressed, or deformed.
The elastic waistband of the pants made them comfortable to wear all day.
Flexible and adaptable to change or new conditions.
The company's elastic approach to problem-solving allowed it to thrive in a rapidly changing market.
Able to recover quickly from difficult conditions; resilient.
Her elastic spirit helped her bounce back from the setback with renewed determination.
Subject to a proportionally large change in demand, supply, or other economic variable when there is a change in price or income (Economics).
Because luxury goods are highly elastic, a small rise in price can cause a large drop in sales.