elasticity

noun

elas·​tic·​i·​ty i-ˌla-ˈsti-sə-tē 

ˌē-ˌla-, 

-ˈti-stē

plural elasticities

1

: the quality or state of being elastic: such as

a

: the capability of a strained body to recover its size and shape after deformation : springiness

b

: resilience sense 2

c

: the quality of being adaptable

2

: the responsiveness of a dependent economic variable to changes in influencing factors

elasticity of demand

price elasticity

Examples of elasticity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Its formula is rich in fatty acids to help restore the skin’s elasticity and leave you with a smoother pout. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Research on elite competitive eaters revealed that some individuals can train to increase the elasticity of their stomachs. — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026

The Alaria seaweed elixir brings its anti-aging properties into play, helping with skin elasticity, tightness, and firmness, while the passion fruit seed and coconut oils hydrate and lock in moisture. — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 2 July 2026

This architecture balances public cloud elasticity with on-premise data protection. — Sam Rastogi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for elasticity

• authenticity
• chromaticity
• concentricity
• domesticity
• eccentricity
• electricity
• iconicity
• metallicity
• multiplicity
• specificity
• synchronicity
• analyticity

Medical Definition

elasticity

noun

elas·​tic·​i·​ty i-ˌlas-ˈtis-ət-ē, ˌē-ˌlas-, -ˈtis-tē 

plural elasticities

: the quality or state of being elastic