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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As collagen degrades, our skin loses its elasticity and smoothness, leading to wrinkles.
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But Materiable’s hardware and software have been altered to replicate the characteristics of materials like water, rubber, and clay by mimicking the physical properties of flexibility, elasticity, and viscosity.
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: the quality or state of being easily stretched
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