Elastic and Stiffened

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

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Stiffened is an antonym for elastic.

Nearby Words: elasticity, elasticated

Stiffened adjective - Incapable of or highly resistant to bending.

Usage example: an old-fashioned dress with a stiffened lace collar

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Elastic is an antonym for stiffened.

Nearby Words: stiff, stiffening

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