Elastic and Frangible

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Elastic adjective - Able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted.

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Frangible is an antonym for elastic.

Nearby Words: elasticity, elasticated

Frangible adjective - Easily broken.

Usage example: frangible china teacups that were totally inappropriate for a child's birthday party

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Elastic is an antonym for frangible.

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