elasticity
Meaning: The ability of a material to return to its original shape after deformation, or in economics, the degree to which demand or supply responds to changes in price or other variables.
In physics, elasticity is measured by Young's modulus and related quantities. In economics, price elasticity of demand is a fundamental concept: goods with high elasticity see large demand changes when prices shift, while inelastic goods (such as petrol or medicines) see little change. The term has also entered computing, where 'elastic' infrastructure scales automatically with demand.
Examples
- The elasticity of the polymer allowed it to stretch to twice its original length and snap back without permanent deformation. 该聚合物的弹性使其能够拉伸到原长的两倍并在不产生永久变形的情况下回弹。La elasticidad del polímero le permitía estirarse hasta el doble de su longitud original y recuperar su forma sin deformación permanente.そのポリマーの弾性により、元の長さの2倍まで伸ばしても永久変形なく元に戻ることができた。그 폴리머의 탄성 덕분에 원래 길이의 두 배까지 늘렸다가도 영구 변형 없이 다시 원래대로 돌아갈 수 있었다.
- The price elasticity of demand for luxury goods tends to be considerably higher than for staple foodstuffs. 奢侈品的需求价格弹性往往远高于主食类商品。La elasticidad-precio de la demanda de bienes de lujo tiende a ser considerablemente mayor que la de los alimentos básicos.高級品の需要の価格弾力性は、主食に比べてかなり高い傾向がある。사치품에 대한 수요의 가격 탄력성은 주식(主食)에 비해 상당히 높은 경향이 있다.
- Cloud computing platforms offer elasticity, automatically provisioning additional servers during traffic spikes. 云计算平台提供弹性,在流量高峰期间自动配置额外服务器。Las plataformas de computación en la nube ofrecen elasticidad, aprovisionando automáticamente servidores adicionales durante los picos de tráfico.クラウドコンピューティングプラットフォームは弾力性を提供し、トラフィック急増時に自動的にサーバーを追加配備する。클라우드 컴퓨팅 플랫폼은 탄력성을 제공하여 트래픽 급증 시 자동으로 추가 서버를 프로비저닝한다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, professional, scientific
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From New Latin elasticus, coined in the 17th century from Greek elastos (ductile, beaten). Robert Boyle was among the first to use the term in its scientific sense.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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