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
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Eva Crouse, Flow Space, 6 Jan. 2025
Despite its deep conditioning properties, the face moisturizer is actually on the lightweight side yet provides the necessary oomph to improve skin elasticity.
—Jessie Quinn, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Drunk Elephant Mello Marula Cream Cleanser An ultra-gentle, low-lather cream cleanser that calms and balances skin with colloidal oatmeal to reduce redness and omega-rich marula seed oil to add elasticity to the skin barrier.
—Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Now, there is no elasticity left, only a chance to etch his name in history.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Elasticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elasticity. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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elasticity
noun
elas·tic·i·ty
i-ˌlas-ˈtis-ət-ē, ˌē-ˌlas-, -ˈtis-tē
plural elasticities
: the quality or state of being elastic
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