Word Meaning

elasticity definition and meaning

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

Crossword clues for elasticity

- Rubber band’s ‘give’
- The ability of an object to resume its shape after being stretched