Difference between Elastic and Fictile

What is the difference between Elastic and Fictile?

Elastic as an adjective is capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released. while Fictile as an adjective is capable of being molded into the shape of an artifact or art work

Elastic

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs. An elastic band.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released. Made of elastic. Of clothing, elasticated. Sensitive to changes in price.

Example sentence: Our conception of 1950s underwear is a lovely vintage aesthetic, but actually, wearing stockings with no elastic and a girdle was heavy duty.

Fictile

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Capable of being molded into the shape of an artifact or art workMolded of clay or earthOf or relating to earthenwareCapable of being led or directed

We hope you now know whether to use Elastic or Fictile in your sentence.

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