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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In general, children will not benefit from anti-aging products that promise to boost skin elasticity or eliminate fine lines, Shah said.
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Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 9 June 2025
Loss of Collagen and Elastin Aging causes a loss of collagen and elastin, two proteins key to strength and elasticity in skin tissue.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
Russell responded that the skin’s elasticity leads to slight differences.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 June 2025
The impact is a drop in brand visibility and elasticity.
—Anthony Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 9 June 2025
Loss of Collagen and Elastin Aging causes a loss of collagen and elastin, two proteins key to strength and elasticity in skin tissue.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
Russell responded that the skin’s elasticity leads to slight differences.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 June 2025
The impact is a drop in brand visibility and elasticity.
—Anthony Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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“Elasticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elasticity. Accessed 16 Jun. 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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