elasticity 1

noundomain: property

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

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

Examples

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

Antonym

noun

the lack of elasticity

Derivationally related form

adjective

capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy

Hyponym

noun

the physical property of a material that can return to its original shape or position after deformation that does not exceed its elastic limit

noun

the quality of a substance that is able to rebound

noun

the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

noun

the capacity for being stretched

noun

the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking