pliable vs elastic

pliable is not a noun while elastic is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pliable	No	Yes	No	No
elastic	Yes	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, pliable and elastic are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of pliable include flexible, pliant.

pliable (noun)	elastic (noun)
	a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material
	a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together

pliable (adjective)	elastic (adjective)
able to adjust readily to different conditions	capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
capable of being bent or flexed or twisted without breaking	able to adjust readily to different conditions
capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out
susceptible to being led or directed