Meaning of elasticity in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /iˌlæˈstɪsədi/

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  1. Noun

    elasticity

    Definitions

    1. the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed

    Examples

    • « the waistband had lost its snap »

    Antonyms

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