Definition

Made with elastic material, allowing it to stretch and fit comfortably.

Example

The elasticized waistband of the pants makes them very comfortable to wear.

Conversation

I just bought some new pants that are really comfortable.

Oh nice! Are they elasticized at the waist?

Yeah, they fit perfectly and don’t feel tight at all.

That sounds great! I need to look for something similar.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Elasticized → It is formed from "elastic" (from Greek "elastikos", meaning flexible or able to return to its original shape) and "-ize" (meaning to make or to become). The word "elasticized" means to make something flexible or able to return to its original shape, often referring to materials that have been treated to have elasticity.

Memory Tip

Think of something being made 'flexible' ('elastic') and then 'becoming' that way ('-ize'). This helps you remember that 'elasticized' means made flexible.

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