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Springy vs Elastic - What's the difference?

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Elastic is a synonym of springy.



As adjectives the difference between springy and elastic

is that springy is that returns rapidly to its original form (as a spring does) after being bent, compressed, stretched, etc while elastic is capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released.

As a noun elastic is

an elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs.

springy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • That returns rapidly to its original form (as a spring does) after being bent, compressed, stretched, etc.
  • The soft peat was springy under her feet.
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    Synonyms

    * bouncy * elastic * resilient

    Antonyms

    * unspringy

    Derived terms

    * springily * springiness * unspringy

    Anagrams

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    elastic

    English

    Alternative forms

    * elastick (obsolete)

    Adjective

    (en 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.
  • (economics) Sensitive to changes in price.
  • Demand for entertainment is more elastic than demand for energy.
  • springy; bouncy; vivacious
  • * 1900 , , The House Behind the Cedars , Chapter I,
  • He could see that she was tastefully, though not richly, dressed, and that she walked with an elastic step that revealed a light heart and the vigor of perfect health. Her face, of course, he could not analyze, since he had caught only the one brief but convincing glimpse of it.
  • Able to return quickly to a former state or condition, after being depressed or overtaxed; having power to recover easily from shocks and trials.
  • elastic''' spirits; an '''elastic constitution

    Synonyms

    * stretchy * stretchable

    Noun

  • (uncountable) An elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs.
  • Running shorts use elastic to eliminate the need for a belt.
  • (countable) An elastic band.
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