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

Best For: If smoothing fine lines while boosting skin elasticity is of top priority, give Iope’s retinol serum a try. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 July 2024

The Radiant Renewal 2-in-1 Skincare Mini is an ultra-small device designed with 630nm red and 830nm near-infrared light to target signs of aging, including fine lines and wrinkles, elasticity and radiance. —Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 7 July 2024

Regular use can improve skin texture, elasticity and hydration, giving you a radiant, youthful glow. —Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 3 July 2024

Locking also commonly occurs in models for rubber because an elasticity value related to Hooke’s law gets very large. —Manil Suri, Scientific American, 25 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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