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elasticity
noun elas·tic·i·ty \i-ˌlas-ˈti-sə-tē, ˌē-ˌlas-, -ˈtis-tē\
plural elas·tic·i·ties
Definition of ELASTICITY
1
: the quality or state of being elastic: as a : the capability of a strained body to recover its size and shape after deformation : springiness b : resilience 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>
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First Known Use of ELASTICITY
1664
Rhymes with ELASTICITY
ELASTICITY Defined for Kids
elasticity
noun elas·tic·i·ty \i-ˌla-ˈsti-sə-tē\
Definition of ELASTICITY for Kids
: the quality or state of being easily stretched
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elasticity
noun elas·tic·i·ty \i-ˌlas-ˈtis-ət-ē, ˌē-ˌlas-, -ˈtis-tē\
plural elas·tic·i·ties
Medical Definition of ELASTICITY
: the quality or state of being elastic
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