noun

elasticity

elasticity, flexibility, resilience

Rubber bands have great elasticity.

Rubber bands have great elasticity.

The elasticity of demand for this product is low.

The elasticity of demand for this product is low.

the elasticity of ((sth.)) The elasticity of the material is impressive.

Synonyms: flexibility, resilience, suppleness; Antonyms: rigidity, stiffness

From 'elastic' plus the suffix '-ity', which denotes a quality or state. 'Elastic' comes from Greek 'elastikos' (propulsive).

Think of an 'elastic' band and its quality ('-ity') of being able to stretch and return to its original shape.

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