Definition of 'elasticity'
uncountable noun
The elasticity of a material or substance is its ability to return to its original shape, size,
and condition after it has been stretched.
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elasticity in American English
nounWord forms: plural eˌlasˈticities
1.
the quality or condition of being elastic
; specif.,a.
springiness; flexibility; resilience
b.
buoyancy of spirit
c.
adaptability
2. Economics
the degree to which the demand for, or supply of, particular goods or services responds to a change in price
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elasticity in American English
(ɪlæˈstɪsɪti, ˌilæˈstɪs-)
noun
1.
the state or quality of being elastic
2.
flexibility; resilience; adaptability
a statement with a great elasticity of meaning
3.
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Word origin
[1655–65; elastic + -ity]Word Frequency
elasticity in British English
noun
1.
the property of a body or substance that enables it to resume its original shape or size when a distorting force is removed
See also elastic limit3.
a measure of the sensitivity of demand for goods or services to changes in price or other marketing variables, such as advertising
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British English: elasticity
NOUN /ˌɛlæˈstɪsətɪ/
The elasticity of a material or substance is its ability to return to its original shape, size, and condition after it has been stretched.
She believes daily facial exercises help her to retain the skin's elasticity.
- American English: elasticity /ɪˈlæst-, ilæˈstɪsɪti/
- Brazilian Portuguese: elasticidade
- Chinese: 弹性
- European Spanish: elasticidad
- French: élasticité
- German: Elastizität
- Italian: elasticità
- Japanese: 弾力性
- Korean: 탄력
- European Portuguese: elasticidade
- Spanish: elasticidad
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