Australian English Meaning of elasticity

Elasticity

Other Australian English words related to Elasticity

Definitions and Meaning of elasticity in English

Wordnet

elasticity (n)

the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed

Webster

elasticity (n.)

The quality of being elastic; the inherent property in bodies by which they recover their former figure or dimensions, after the removal of external pressure or altering force; springiness; tendency to rebound; as, the elasticity of caoutchouc; the elasticity of the air.

Power of resistance to, or recovery from, depression or overwork.

FAQs About the word elasticity

Elasticity

the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressedThe quality of being elastic; the inherent property in bodies by

flexibility,Resilience,adaptability,limberness,Plasticity,pliancy,Suppleness,workability,Ductility,malleability

rigidity,Stiffness,Inflexibility

elasticised => elasticated, elastically => elastically, elastical => elastic, elastic tissue => Elastic tissue, elastic potential energy => Elastic potential energy,