elasticize

verb

Etymology

From elastic + -ize.

  1. derived from ἐλαστός
  2. derived from elasticus
  3. borrowed from élastique
  4. suffixed as elasticize — “elastic + ize

Definitions

  1. To make (clothing, etc.) with elastic, by attaching elastic bands, so it can be adjusted…

    To make (clothing, etc.) with elastic, by attaching elastic bands, so it can be adjusted while maintaining a snug fit.

  2. To make elastic or stretchy.

    • a facial cleanser that elasticizes the skin

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