elastischer

Elastischer is the comparative form of the German adjective elastisch, used to express that something has greater elasticity or a better ability to regain its original shape after deformation than something else. It is commonly used in everyday language as well as in engineering, science, and product descriptions.

Etymology and morphology: Elastisch derives from the Greek elastikos meaning flexible, via Latin elasticus and the French élastique, before entering standard German. The comparative elastischer is formed with the suffix -er and follows normal German adjective declension, changing endings to agree with gender, number, and case. For example: Der Gummi ist elastischer als der Kunststoff (masculine singular, nominative). In plural: elastischere Stoffe.

Usage: In technical contexts, elastisch and elastischer describe materials and structures that exhibit elasticity, within their elastic limit, and that return to their original form after deformation. The comparative elastischer is used to compare two items, such as "Dieses Material ist elastischer" or "Für diese Anwendung ist ein elastischeres Band besser geeignet." Beyond science, the term appears in fashion and sports to describe stretch properties of fabrics and components.

See also: elastisch, Elastizität, Elasticity. The concept is closely related to material science, mechanical design, and textile engineering, where elasticity influences performance, durability, and comfort.