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How to Pronounce Elasticity

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Elasticity

ɪlæ'stɪsɪti
Syllables: e·las·tic·i·ty
Part of speech: noun

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Definition

Elasticity is how much something can stretch and go back to its original shape.

Examples

  • The rubber band has good elasticity because it stretches and then returns to its normal size.

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Words With Similar Sounds

Elasticity

ɪlæ'stɪsɪti

The elasticity of the material allows it to stretch without breaking.

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Elasticity

ɪlæ'stɪsɪti

The elasticity of the material allows it to stretch without breaking.

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Elasticity

ɪlæ'stɪsɪti

The elasticity of the material allows it to stretch without breaking.

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Elasticity

ɪlæ'stɪsɪti

The elasticity of the material allows it to stretch without breaking.

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Elasticity

ɪlæ'stɪsɪti

The elasticity of the material allows it to stretch without breaking.

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Common Word Combinations

Phrase Type Stress Pattern Example
price elasticity collocation PRICE e-las-TI-ci-ty Price elasticity affects how consumers respond to price changes.
elasticity of demand collocation e-las-TI-ci-ty of de-MAND The elasticity of demand varies across different products.
elasticity coefficient collocation e-las-TI-ci-ty co-ef-FI-cient The elasticity coefficient measures responsiveness in economics.
income elasticity collocation IN-come e-las-TI-ci-ty Income elasticity influences how spending changes with income.

Fun Fact

Elasticity comes from the Greek word 'elasticos,' meaning 'to drive or propel,' highlighting how materials 'spring back' after being stretched or compressed.

Word Family

noun
elasticity

The ability of something to stretch and then return to its original shape.

"The elasticity of the rubber band allows it to stretch easily."

adjective
elastic

Able to stretch and return to the original shape.

"She wore elastic bands around her wrist to keep her hair back."

adverb
elastically

In a way that can stretch and return to the original shape.

"The material stretched elastically when pulled."

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