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

This may be obvious, but elasticity refers to your hair’s snap-back. —Talia Gutierrez, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025

Her face, framed by her signature auburn bob, retained the elasticity that once earned her comparisons to her friend and mentor Lucille Ball. —Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025

Research suggests marine collagen can help improve the elasticity, hydration, and smoothness of the skin. —T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025

Taking fine lines and wrinkles for example, retinol will accelerate the process by addressing cell turnover on the surface, while exosomes work on a deeper level to target tone, texture, pigment, and elasticity. —Essence, 29 Sep. 2025

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