Associations to the word «Elasticity»

Wiktionary

ELASTICITY, noun. (physics) The property by virtue of which a material deformed under the load can regain its original dimensions when unloaded
ELASTICITY, noun. (economics) The sensitivity of changes in a quantity with respect to changes in another quantity.
ELASTICITY, noun. The quality of being elastic.
ELASTICITY, noun. Adaptability.

Dictionary definition

ELASTICITY, noun. The tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed; "the waistband had lost its snap".

Wise words

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