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noun elas·tic·i·ty \i-ˌlas-ˈti-sə-tē, ˌē-ˌlas-, -ˈtis-tē\

plural elas·tic·i·ties

Definition of ELASTICITY

1

:  the quality or state of being elastic: as

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

b :  resilience 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>

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First Known Use of ELASTICITY

1664

Rhymes with ELASTICITY

authenticity, catholicity, domesticity, eccentricity, electricity, historicity, multiplicity, specificity, synchronicity

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noun elas·tic·i·ty \i-ˌlas-ˈtis-ət-ē, ˌē-ˌlas-, -ˈtis-tē\   (Medical Dictionary)

plural elas·tic·i·ties

Medical Definition of ELASTICITY

:  the quality or state of being elastic