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elastisch

elastic, flexible

adjective e-LAS-tish Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: from Greek elastikos

Also means

resilient

Usage Note

elastisch describes materials that stretch and return to shape, or joints and muscles with good range of motion. Figuratively an elastischer Geist is an adaptable mind. Common in sports, medicine, and materials science.

Examples

"Guter Brotteig sollte nach dem Kneten weich und elastisch sein."

Natural Translation

Good bread dough should be soft and elastic after kneading.

Literal Translation

Good bread dough should after the kneading soft and elastic be.

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