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elasticity

/ɪ.læsˈtɪs.ɪ.ti/

Meanings
noun
The property by virtue of which a material deformed under load can regain its original dimensions when unloaded

Examples :

"The elasticity of the rubber band allows it to stretch and then return to its original shape when you let go. "
property material physics science

Related Words

Illustration automatically

automatically adverb

/ˈɔːtəʊˌmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/

In an automatic manner.

"The coffee machine automatically dispenses hot water when you press the button. "

Illustration sensitivity

sensitivity noun

/ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/

The quality or state of being sensitive; sensitiveness.

"My sister has a high sensitivity to loud noises, which makes it hard for her to enjoy crowded concerts. "

Illustration provisioning

provisioning verb

/prəˈvɪʒənɪŋ/

To supply with provisions.

"to provision an army"

Illustration infinitesimal

infinitesimal noun

/ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl/

A non-zero quantity whose magnitude is smaller than any positive number (by definition it is not a real number).

"The difference between the student's estimate and the actual value was an infinitesimal – so small that it didn't affect the final calculation. "

Illustration adaptability

adaptability noun

/ədæptəˈbɪlɪti/

The quality of being adaptable; a quality that renders adaptable.

"Her adaptability made her a valuable employee, as she could easily learn new software and take on different roles within the company. "

Illustration clustering

clustering verb

/ˈklʌstərɪŋ/

To form a cluster or group.

"The children clustered around the puppy."

Illustration flexibility

flexibility noun

/ˌflɛksəˈbɪləti/ /ˌflɛksɪˈbɪləti/

The quality of being flexible; suppleness; pliability.

"The gymnast's flexibility allowed her to perform the difficult backbend easily. "

Illustration dimensions

dimensions noun

/daɪˈmɛnʃənz/

A single aspect of a given thing.

"Her kindness is just one of the many positive dimensions of her personality. "

Illustration capabilities

capabilities noun

/ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlətiz/ /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlɪtiz/

The power or ability to generate an outcome

"The new software has enhanced the teacher's capabilities to personalize learning for each student. "

Illustration enrollments

enrollments noun

/ɪnˈroʊlmənts/ /ɛnˈroʊlmənts/

The act of enrolling or the state of being enrolled.

"The university saw a significant increase in enrollments this year, likely due to its new programs. "

Illustration increases

increases noun

/ɪnˈkriːsɪz/ /ˈɪŋkriːsɪz/

An amount by which a quantity is increased.

"The increases in the price of milk were a surprise to the grocery shoppers. "

Illustration noticeable

noticeable adjective

/ˈnəʊtɪsəbl̩/ /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl̩/

Capable of being seen or noticed.

"The difference in her haircut was noticeable immediately. "