elasticity

Elasticity — may refer to:*Elasticity (physics), continuum mechanics of bodies which deform reversibly under stressVarious uses are derived from this physical sense of the term, especially in economics:*Elasticity (economics), a general term for a ratio of… …   Wikipedia

Elasticity — E las*tic i*ty ([=e] l[a^]s*t[i^]s [i^]*t[y^]), n. [Cf. F. [ e]lasticit[ e].] 1. 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… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Elasticity — Elasticity. См. Упругость. (Источник: «Металлы и сплавы. Справочник.» Под редакцией Ю.П. Солнцева; НПО Профессионал , НПО Мир и семья ; Санкт Петербург, 2003 г.) …   Словарь металлургических терминов

elasticity — 1660s; see ELASTIC (Cf. elastic) + ITY (Cf. ity) …   Etymology dictionary

Elasticity — A term used to indicate the power of recovery to normal of fibres and yarns which have been stretched by tensile stress …   Dictionary of the English textile terms

elasticity — [n] stretchiness adaptability, adjustability, flexibility, fluidity, give*, malleability, plasticity, pliancy, resilience, rubberiness, springiness, suppleness; concept 731 Ant. rigidity …   New thesaurus

elasticity — [ē΄las tis′ə tē, i las΄tis′ə tē] n. pl. elasticities 1. the quality or condition of being elastic; specif., a) springiness; flexibility; resilience b) buoyancy of spirit c) adaptability 2. Econ. the degree to which the demand for, or supply of,… …   English World dictionary

elasticity — /i la stis i tee, ee la stis /, n. 1. the state or quality of being elastic. 2. flexibility; resilience; adaptability: a statement with a great elasticity of meaning. 3. buoyancy; ability to resist or overcome depression. 4. Physics. the property …   Universalium

elasticity — Fin the measure of the sensitivity of one variable to another. EXAMPLE In practical terms, elasticity indicates the degree to which consumers respond to changes in price. It is obviously important for companies to consider such relationships when …   The ultimate business dictionary

Elasticity — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Elasticity >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 elasticity elasticity springiness spring resilience renitency buoyancy GRP: N 2 Sgm: N 2 rubber rubber India =>(n) rubber latex …   English dictionary for students

elasticity — [[t]i͟ːlæstɪ̱sɪti, ɪlæ̱st [/t]] elasticities 1) N UNCOUNT The elasticity of a material or substance is its ability to return to its original shape, size, and condition after it has been stretched. Daily facial exercises help her to retain the… …   English dictionary