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elasticity

noun
ɪˌlæˈstɪs.ə.ti

Meaning

The responsiveness of demand or supply to changes in price.
The ability of an object or material to resume its normal shape after being stretched or compressed.

Example Sentences

The elasticity of demand for luxury goods is high.

Rubber has a high degree of elasticity.

Example Expressions

price elasticity

Synonyms

Responsiveness, Flexibility, Adaptability, flexibility, resilience, suppleness, adaptability
Entry 1
Responsiveness, Flexibility, Adaptability
Entry 2
flexibility, resilience, suppleness, adaptability

Antonyms

Rigidity, Inflexibility, Inelasticity, rigidity, stiffness
Entry 1
Rigidity, Inflexibility, Inelasticity
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rigidity, stiffness

Collocations

elasticity of demand, elasticity of supply, elasticity coefficient

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