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

With Apple Intelligence still months away from broad rollout and upgrade elasticity weakening, investors may be paying a premium for a business entering a slower-growth phase. —Tony Zhang, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025

This balance between conductivity, elasticity, and simple processing makes EPFL’s method particularly attractive for wearable applications. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025

Meanwhile, adenosine and collagen visibly smooth and boost elasticity. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Nov. 2025

The ingredient is surging in popularity for its ability to boost collagen production and improve elasticity, texture, and tone when utilized in-office procedures or in topical treatments. —Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 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