Elasticity Meaning
/ɪ.læsˈtɪs.ɪ.ti/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe property by virtue of which a material deformed under load can regain its original dimensions when unloaded
nounThe sensitivity of changes in a quantity with respect to changes in another quantity.
Sentence Examples
The waistband has lost its elasticity and now it's all crumbly and itchy.
This video shows hyperelastic bone being 3-D-printed into forms, absorbing liquid and demonstrating elasticity.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The rubber band's ____ determines how far it can stretch without breaking.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The waistband has lost its ____ and now it's all crumbly and itchy.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁elh₂- Proto-Indo-European *h₁l̥h₂-tósder. Ancient Greek ἐλᾰστός (elăstós) Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos New Latin -icus New Latin elasticusbor. French élastiquebor. English elastic Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English elasticity From elastic + -ity.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Given elasticity of demand, there is a strong argument that filling the millions of empty seats through lower fares could actually increase revenue."
— 2022 November 30, Anthony Lambert, “Rail fares fit for the 21st century”, in RAIL, number 971, page 43:
""I'll have a try at it, Gladys, if you will only give me an idea what would please you." She laughed at the elasticity of my character."
— 1912, Arthur Conan Doyle, The Lost World […], London; New York, N.Y.: Hodder and Stoughton, →OCLC:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The rubber band's ____ determines how far it can stretch without breaking.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The waistband has lost its ____ and now it's all crumbly and itchy.