Elastic
/iˈlæstɪk/
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:11 pts7 letters
Definition of Elastic
noun
- An elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs.
"running shorts use elastic to eliminate the need for a belt"
- An elastic band.
adjective
- 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
Anagrams of Elastic
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
e1
l1
a1
s1
t1
i1
c3
Total: 9 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Elastic
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Elastic"
Elastic is a 7-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "elastic" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.
Using "Elastic" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "elastic" is a low-scoring word.