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

Hyaluronic acid and squalane form the backbone of this formula, working together to pull in and lock down moisture while improving elasticity and preventing breakage. —Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 7 July 2025

One symptom of their elasticity is that no one can agree, exactly, on how to categorize them. —Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 29 June 2025

Smith most recommends the oil for those with dry or aging skin that needs a boost of elasticity. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 June 2025

Lung Capacity Decline With aging, lung tissue gradually and subtly loses some of its elasticity. —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 June 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