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Italian
Etymology
From New Latin elasticus (“elastic”), from Ancient Greek as if *ἐλαστής (*elastḗs) for ἐλατής (elatḗs), equiv. to ἐλατήρ (elatḗr, “a driver, hurler”), from ἐλαύνειν (elaúnein, “to drive, set in motion, push, strike, beat out”). Cognate with Piedmontese elàstich.
Pronunciation
Adjective
elastico (feminine elastica, masculine plural elastici, feminine plural elastiche)
- elastic
- springy
- flexible
- accommodating
Derived terms
Noun
elastico m (plural elastici)
- elastic
- elastic band, rubber band
Further reading
- elastico in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana
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