Meaning · adjective
elastic, flexible
- capable of returning to its original shape after stretching or compressing
- adaptable, flexible, not rigid (of schedules, rules, or minds)
In a sentence
Questo tessuto è molto elastico e comodo da indossare.
This fabric is very elastic and comfortable to wear.
L'azienda offre un orario di lavoro abbastanza elastico.
The company offers fairly flexible working hours.
Bisogna avere una mente elastica per adattarsi ai cambiamenti.
One must have an adaptable mind to adjust to changes.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| elastico | masculine · singular |
| elastica | feminine · singular |
| elastici | masculine · plural |
| elastiche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Also widely used as a noun ('un elastico') meaning rubber band or hair tie.
- Plural masculine ends in -ci: 'elastici'.
