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

Collagen is the structural protein that gives skin its firmness and elasticity. —Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

Neck-firming creams are specifically formulated with ingredients like hydrating hyaluronic acid to target dryness, plus peptides to boost collagen and increase elasticity. —Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 27 May 2026

Smith most recommends the oil for those with dry or aging skin that needs a boost of elasticity. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 May 2026

Gas prices exhibit what economists call low elasticity—meaning demand doesn’t change much when prices fluctuate—because most Americans can’t just stop driving. —Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 27 May 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