Elástico
Example: O tecido elástico permite maior conforto durante o movimento intenso.
Definition
"Elástico" describes a material or fabric with the ability to stretch and return to its original shape, providing greater comfort and flexibility during intense movement.
Etymology
The word "elástico" comes from the Greek word 'elastikos', meaning 'ductile' or 'flexible'. It entered Portuguese through Latin 'elasticus', reflecting its property of stretching and returning to form. Did you know? The term is related to 'elasticity', a concept widely studied in physics and materials science.
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