elasticity

noun

elas·​tic·​i·​ty i-ˌla-ˈsti-sə-tē How to pronounce elasticity (audio)
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
c
: the quality of being adaptable
2
: the responsiveness of a dependent economic variable to changes in influencing factors
elasticity of demand
price elasticity

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Plus, while castor oil is lauded for its hair and skin softening benefits, don’t forget about the antioxidant super ingredient prickly pear oil—deeply hydrating, non-comedogenic, and known to stimulate cell turnover to boost elasticity. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 July 2025 Regular daily exercise can lower your blood pressure by strengthening your heart and improving the elasticity and function of blood vessels. Md Published, Verywell Health, 17 July 2025 Hyaluronic acid and squalane form the backbone of this formula, working together to pull in and lock down moisture while improving elasticity and preventing breakage. Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 7 July 2025 One symptom of their elasticity is that no one can agree, exactly, on how to categorize them. Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 29 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for elasticity

Word History

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of elasticity was in 1664

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“Elasticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elasticity. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

elasticity

noun
plural elasticities
: the quality or state of being elastic
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