Elastic
7 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Able to return to its original form after being stretched or compressed, or figuratively, readily adaptable to changing circumstances.
“The elastic waistband of the trousers made them comfortable to wear throughout the day.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/iˈlæs.tɪk/
Syllables
e·las·tic
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Wordle
Starts with EL and ends in IC, LAST appears visibly in the middle of the word
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