superelastic

e·las·tic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ih-las-tik]
- /ɪˈlæs tɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ih-las-tik]
- /ɪˈlæs tɪk/

Definitions of superelastic word

adjective superelastic capable of returning to its original length, shape, etc., after being stretched, deformed, compressed, or expanded: an elastic waistband; elastic fiber. 1
adjective superelastic spontaneously expansive, as gases. 1
adjective superelastic flexible; accommodating; adaptable; tolerant: elastic rules and regulations. 1
adjective superelastic springing back or rebounding; springy: He walks with an elastic step. 1
adjective superelastic readily recovering from depression or exhaustion; buoyant: an elastic temperament. 1
adjective superelastic Economics. relatively responsive to change, as to a proportionate increase in demand as the result of a decrease in price. Compare inelastic (def 2). 1

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Origin of superelastic

First appearance:

before 1645

One of the 44% oldest English words

1645-55; < New Latin elasticus expanding spontaneously, equivalent to Greek elast(ós) (late variant of elatós ductile, beaten (of metal), derivative of elaúnein, elân beat out, forge) + -icus -ic

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Parts of speech for Superelastic

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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superelastic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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