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

Cetaphil’s face serum uses purified peptides to improve your skin’s elasticity and reduce the appearance of lines. —Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025

Hyaluronic acid is a water-binding molecule that helps maintain skin hydration and elasticity, and it’s found naturally in the body. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 Nov. 2025

Improves Skin Health Vitamin C is important for the synthesis of collagen, which can impact the elasticity of the skin. —Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 7 Nov. 2025

With Apple Intelligence still months away from broad rollout and upgrade elasticity weakening, investors may be paying a premium for a business entering a slower-growth phase. —Tony Zhang, CNBC, 5 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