ELASTICITY Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

elasticity

noun

as in flexibility

the ability of something to return to its original shape after it has been stretched, pressed, bent, etc. Rubber bands are favored for their elasticity.

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Recent Examples of elasticity Smith most recommends the oil for those with dry or aging skin that needs a boost of elasticity. —

Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 May 2026 Gas prices exhibit what economists call low elasticity—meaning demand doesn’t change much when prices fluctuate—because most Americans can’t just stop driving. —

Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026 This material is known for its durability, elasticity and resistance to scratches, water and oils. —

Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 26 May 2026 CosRx’s The 6 Peptide Skin Booster isn’t just about packing in as many peptides as possible—each peptide has a different job, from supporting elasticity and smoothing fine lines to calming skin and boosting radiance. —

Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for elasticity

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Together, the findings in chimpanzees and bonobos suggest a rudimentary form of syntax, the rules that govern word order in human language and give it flexibility and creativity.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
But now physicists are learning that the two defining features of quantum mechanics, entanglement and magic, correspond to the two defining features of space, its shape and its flexibility.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 3 June 2026