Elasticity

n. stretchiness, elastic quality

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 change. For more specific economic forms of elasticity, see:Price elasticity of demandPrice elasticity of supplyIncome elasticity of demandCross elasticity of demandOutput elasticityElasticity of substitutionElasticity of knowledgeBeta coefficientYield elasticity of bond valueElasticity of a function, a mathematical definition of point elasticityArc elasticity
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E·las·tic·i·ty n. 1. The condition or property of being elastic; flexibility. 2. The property of returning to an initial form or state following [more]Elasticity - Community and Resources

Noun
1. the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed; "the waistband had lost its snap"
(synonym) snap
(antonym) inelasticity
(hypernym) physical property
(hyponym) resilience, resiliency

(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.