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

Prickly pear seed oil adds shine, moringa leaf extract helps prevent breakage, and cactus flower extract adds bounce and elasticity—making this non-aerosol, talc-free powder formula a strong pick for oily hair that also needs body and texture. —Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Apr. 2026

True to its name, it’s loaded with peptides to help balance excess oil, boost elasticity, and bring back that glow. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026

Smoking and alcohol take a measurable toll on collagen and elasticity, two of the structural components that keep skin firm and smooth. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026

The rotating molecules in plastic ice VII give the ice some elasticity, like a gentle trampoline. —Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026

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