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
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 formula contains bakuchiol, which defend against the environmental stressors that break down these collagen reserves, SPF 30, plus micro-peptide technology that stimulates production of the protein to enhance skin elasticity.
—
Zoe Weiner, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2024
Nature’s aversion to corners and straight edges might serve to save energy, the team writes in the paper, since forces like surface tension and elasticity end up smoothing out corners naturally.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Sep. 2024
Improves skin elasticity: Arbutin may have modest anti-aging effects, improving skin elasticity and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2024
After incorporating missing campaign data, our demand prediction accuracy improved by 4.2%, and elasticity estimates shifted by 71.2%, reclassifying many products from inelastic to low or medium elasticity categories.
—Aleksandr Galkin, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for elasticity 
Zoe Weiner, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2024
Nature’s aversion to corners and straight edges might serve to save energy, the team writes in the paper, since forces like surface tension and elasticity end up smoothing out corners naturally.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Sep. 2024
Improves skin elasticity: Arbutin may have modest anti-aging effects, improving skin elasticity and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2024
After incorporating missing campaign data, our demand prediction accuracy improved by 4.2%, and elasticity estimates shifted by 71.2%, reclassifying many products from inelastic to low or medium elasticity categories.
—Aleksandr Galkin, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for elasticity
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'elasticity.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near elasticity
Cite this Entry
“Elasticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elasticity. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
Copy CitationMedical 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share