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

The results were overwhelmingly positive, showing improvements in skin quality, elasticity, hydration and texture. —Emily Burns, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025

Set after the attacks of October 7, Y (played with slapstick elasticity by poet and playwright Ariel Bronz) pimps himself out for wild, debaucherous parties while the world burns. —Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2025

Poor sleep and stress can take a toll on skin, while exercise can improve blood flow to the skin and may help counteract the loss of elasticity and dermal thickness that comes with aging. —Maria Godoy, NPR, 20 Oct. 2025

The jelly mask also has collagen to help hydrate and boost skin elasticity. —Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 Oct. 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