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单词 elasticity
释义

elasticity

noun

elas·​tic·​i·​ty i-ˌla-ˈsti-sə-tē How to pronounce elasticity (audio)
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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The studies tend to focus on benefits such as improving skin elasticity and hydration and reduction in joint pain and improved joint functionality. Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 The luxurious mask firms lines and improves elasticity. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2021 The structure of the play assumes the elasticity of a PowerPoint presentation, scattering focus. Charles Mcnulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2022 These potent natural ingredients work together to promote hair strength and elasticity, nourish your scalp, and support hair growth through improving circulation to the scalp. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 May 2022 Knead for 10 to 15 minutes to develop strength and elasticity in the dough. Deb Wandell, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Oct. 2021 Black Seed Toner is an innovative, high-performance toner formulated to boost elasticity, brightness, and skin health. Emerald Elitou, Essence, 11 Aug. 2022 Mobility encompasses all the features of a healthy joint: flexibility, stability, elasticity, strength, and coordination. Esther Smith, Outside Online, 9 Aug. 2022 Adding elasticity, softness, and great slip, this conditioner was made for anyone who struggles to get their hair successfully detangled after every wash. SELF, 19 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

elasticity

noun

elas·​tic·​i·​ty i-ˌla-ˈsti-sə-tē How to pronounce elasticity (audio)
: the quality or state of being easily stretched

Medical Definition

elasticity

noun

elas·​tic·​i·​ty i-ˌlas-ˈtis-ət-ē, ˌē-ˌlas-, -ˈtis-tē How to pronounce elasticity (audio)
plural elasticities
: the quality or state of being elastic

elasticity

noun

as in flexibility
the ability of something to return to its original shape after it has been stretched, pressed, bent, etc. Rubber bands are favored for their elasticity.

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • flexibility
  • resilience
  • workability
  • adaptability
  • pliability
  • plasticity
  • suppleness
  • limberness
  • ductility
  • pliancy
  • malleability
  • workableness
  • pliableness
  • pliantness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • stiffness
  • rigidity
  • inflexibility
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