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

As people age, their tendons lose elasticity and become brittle, creating a situation in which the wrong move at the wrong time can lead to catastrophe. —Matt Villano, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025

This clever device combines the benefits of red light therapy with gentle microneedling (courtesy of attachments for the full face and delicate eye area) to boost skin’s radiance and elasticity. —Emily Orofino, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2025

Regardless of fitness level, men who drank the low-flavanol cocoa drinks experienced declines in blood vessel elasticity in both the arms and legs, along with higher diastolic blood pressure, reduced blood flow and lower muscle oxygenation. —Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 29 Nov. 2025

The Isdin Isdinceutics Age Contour Night Moisturizer taps peptides and hyaluronic acid to improve firmness and elasticity over time. —Lily Wohlner, Allure, 29 Nov. 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