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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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SkinClinical uses a collagen- and elasticity-boosting (and patented!) formula called SBD-4 that boosts the skin’s microcirculation, which in turn fights and reverses signs of aging and environmental wear.
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Damage can strip away elasticity, increasing stiffness and recent research suggests something extremely important.
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G&G’s costly gamble may turn out to be a fascinating experiment of the elasticity of Miami’s real estate market — as well as a test of the global following of the Aston Martin brand.
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The elasticity of language, the silliness and sappiness, felt very much like the expression of the twins.
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Although tempos were steady, there was little rhythmic elasticity.
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Mike Barwis, the team’s senior adviser for strength and conditioning, devised the plan, which aims to improve the elasticity of Cespedes’s back, hips and legs.
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As collagen degrades, our skin loses its elasticity and smoothness, leading to wrinkles.
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In econ 101 terms, the incidence of the tax depends on the elasticities of supply and demand for a specific product.
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First Known Use of elasticity
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ELASTICITY Defined for Kids
elasticity
playDefinition of elasticity for Students
: the quality or state of being easily stretched
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