Definition of elasticity
elasticities
1 : the quality or state of being elastic: such asa : the capability of a strained body to recover its size and shape after deformation : springinessb : resilience 2c : 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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ELASTICITY Defined for Kids
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: the quality or state of being easily stretched
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