elasticity

• Propriété d'un objet ou d'un matériau à reprendre sa forme initiale après avoir été étiré ou comprimé ; également utilisé en économie pour décrire la réaction de la demande ou de l'offre à une variation de prix.

A noun referring to the ability of an object or material to return to its original shape after being stretched or compressed; also used in economics to describe the responsiveness of demand or supply to changes in price.

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1. Physical propertyB2formalscientific

   The ability of a material to return to its original shape after being stretched or compressed.

   élasticité (propriété physique)

   • Rubber has high elasticity, which makes it ideal for tires.
   • The elasticity of the spring was tested in the lab.
   • Steel has less elasticity than rubber.

   Synonymesflexibilitygiveresiliencespringinessstretchinesssuppleness

   Antonymesinelasticityrigiditystiffness

2. Economic conceptC1formalbusiness

   The measure of how much the quantity demanded or supplied of a good changes in response to a change in price.

   Élasticité (économie)

   • The price elasticity of demand for luxury goods is typically high.
   • Economists study the elasticity of supply to predict market behavior.
   • The product's low elasticity means sales are stable despite price changes.

   Synonymesresponsivenesssensitivity

3. Flexibility or adaptabilityB2informal

   The ability to change or adapt easily to new conditions.

   élasticité (sens figuré)

   • The elasticity of her schedule allows her to take on new projects.
   • Mental elasticity is important for solving complex problems.
   • The company's organizational elasticity helped it survive the crisis.

   Synonymesadaptabilityflexibilitygivemalleabilitypliabilityresiliencesupplenessversatility

   Antonymesinflexibilityrigiditystiffness