elasticity

The word “elasticity” has 5 syllables: e-las-ti-ci-ty.

It's pronounced as /ɪˌlæstˈɪsɪti/.


What is synonym and antonym for elasticity?

In the thesaurus, “elasticity” has 3 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for elasticity along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for elasticity

  • adaptability
  • flexibility
  • resilience

Antonyms for elasticity

  • rigidity
  • stiffness

Meanings of elasticity

  • noun
    1. The property by virtue of which a material deformed under load can regain its original dimensions when unloaded.
    2. The sensitivity of changes in a quantity with respect to changes in another quantity.
    3. A measure of the flexibility of a data store's data model and clustering capabilities.
    4. A system's ability to adapt to changes in workload by automatically provisioning and de-provisioning resources.
    5. The ratio of the relative change in a function's output with respect to the relative change in its input, for infinitesimal changes at a certain point.
    6. The quality of being elastic.
    7. Adaptability.

Example Sentences

  • The elasticity of the material allows it to stretch and return to its original shape.
  • Understanding the elasticity of demand is crucial for setting optimal prices.
  • The engineer tested the elasticity of the new synthetic fabric to ensure durability.
  • The elasticity of the rubber band makes it ideal for various practical applications.
  • She studied the elasticity of the economy to predict how it would respond to different policies.

On this page you'll find 5 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elasticity, such as: adaptability, flexibility, resilience, rigidity, stiffness.

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