elastico

See also: elástico

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

• IPA^(key): /eˈla.sti.ko/
• Rhymes: -astiko
• Hyphenation: e‧là‧sti‧co

Adjective

elastico (feminine elastica, masculine plural elastici, feminine plural elastiche)

1. elastic
2. springy
3. flexible
4. accommodating

Derived terms

• elasticamente
• elasticità
• elasticizzare

Noun

elastico m (plural elastici)

1. elastic
2. elastic band, rubber band

Further reading

• elastico in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana

Anagrams

• saliceto, scoliate, selciato