ELASTICITY Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word elasticity. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ELASTICITY
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| adaptability | nounn | |||||||
noun • the ability to change (or be changed) to fit changed circumstances | ||||||||
| bounce | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the quality of a substance that is able to rebound • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards • rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts) verb • spring back; spring away from an impact • hit something so that it bounces • move up and down repeatedly • come back after being refused • leap suddenly • refuse to accept and send back • eject from the premises | ||||||||
| flexibility | nounn | |||||||
noun • the property of being flexible; easily bent or shaped • the quality of being adaptable or variable • the trait of being easily persuaded | ||||||||
| pliability | nounn | |||||||
noun • the property of being easily bent without breaking • adaptability of mind or character | ||||||||
| resilience | nounn | |||||||
noun • the physical property of a material that can return to its original shape or position after deformation that does not exceed its elastic limit • an occurrence of rebounding or springing back | ||||||||
| springiness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length | ||||||||
| stretchiness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the capacity for being stretched | ||||||||
| snap | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of catching an object with the hands • a spell of cold weather • tender green beans without strings that easily snap into sections • a crisp round cookie flavored with ginger • the noise produced by the rapid movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand • a sudden sharp noise • a sudden breaking • the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed • an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera • a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound • any undertaking that is easy to do • the act of snapping the fingers; movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand • (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back verb • utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone • separate or cause to separate abruptly • break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension • move or strike with a noise • close with a snapping motion • make a sharp sound • move with a snapping sound • to grasp hastily or eagerly • put in play with a snap • cause to make a snapping sound • lose control of one's emotions • bring the jaws together • record on photographic film | ||||||||
