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

This typically comes on between the ages of 40 and 60 as the lenses of your eyes naturally lose elasticity due to the aging process. —Christine L. Larsen, Verywell Health, 8 May 2024

There is little elasticity left when describing his game. —Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 4 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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