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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Action to take: Run pricing elasticity tests at the unit level.
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David Earl, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Therefore not consuming enough protein can lead to a slew of less-than-desirable side effects like brittle nails, thinning hair, dry, flaky skin, and even a loss of skin elasticity.
—Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 30 July 2025
Signs of aging in dogs include loss of vision, loss of hearing, weight gain, loss of energy, arthritis and other joint problems, loss of muscle tone, loss of teeth, loss of organ integrity (heart, liver, kidneys), loss of skin elasticity, loss of hair, loss of immunity, and loss of mental acuity.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
Skin: Water helps maintain skin elasticity and barrier strength.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 16 July 2025
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David Earl, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Therefore not consuming enough protein can lead to a slew of less-than-desirable side effects like brittle nails, thinning hair, dry, flaky skin, and even a loss of skin elasticity.
—Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 30 July 2025
Signs of aging in dogs include loss of vision, loss of hearing, weight gain, loss of energy, arthritis and other joint problems, loss of muscle tone, loss of teeth, loss of organ integrity (heart, liver, kidneys), loss of skin elasticity, loss of hair, loss of immunity, and loss of mental acuity.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
Skin: Water helps maintain skin elasticity and barrier strength.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 16 July 2025
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“Elasticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elasticity. Accessed 3 Aug. 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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