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elastically

[/ɪˈlæstɪkli/]
adverb
elasticamente
1. In a manner that is elastic; with the ability to stretch and return to original form
The material bounced elastically after being compressed.
O material ricocheteou elasticamente após ser comprimido.
2. In a flexible or adaptable manner; with capacity to adjust to changing circumstances
The company responded elastically to market changes.
A empresa respondeu elasticamente às mudanças do mercado.
3. In economics, relating to elasticity of demand or supply
Prices adjusted elastically to supply fluctuations.
Os preços se ajustaram elasticamente às flutuações da oferta.
Synonyms
flexiblyadaptablyresilientlyspringily
Antonyms
rigidlyinelasticallystiffly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
elasticamente
Standard usage in both technical and general contexts
Portugal
elasticamente
Standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

elastic demand
elastic collision
elastic potential energy
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