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Elastizität
/elastitsiˈtɛːt/
elasticity
Die Elastizität des Materials ist entscheidend für seine Haltbarkeit.
The elasticity of the material is crucial for its durability.
Engineering
technical
The ability of a material or system to return to its original shape after being deformed, or the degree to which a quantity is affected by changes in another quantity.
Die Elastizität von Gummi ermöglicht seine Verwendung in vielen technischen Anwendungen.
The elasticity of rubber enables its use in many technical applications.
In engineering, elasticity refers to the physical property of materials.
technical
In economics, the responsiveness of the quantity demanded or supplied of a good to changes in its price or other factors.
Die Preiselastizität der Nachfrage zeigt, wie stark die Nachfrage auf Preisschwankungen reagiert.
Price elasticity of demand shows how strongly demand reacts to price fluctuations.
Elasticity in economics is a measure of how much one economic variable responds to changes in another.
technical
The property of a substance or system to return to its original state after being stretched or compressed.
Die Elastizität eines Federsystems ist wichtig für die Berechnung von Schwingungen.
The elasticity of a spring system is important for calculating vibrations.
In physics, elasticity is often quantified using Hooke's Law.
Collocations
Preiselastizität der Nachfrageprice elasticity of demandElastizitätsmodulmodulus of elasticityElastizität der Arbeitslosigkeitelasticity of unemployment
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
The meaning of 'Elastizität' varies significantly depending on the field. Always check the context to determine the correct interpretation.
Gold Rule
Technical vs. Economic Use
In engineering, 'Elastizität' refers to physical properties, while in economics, it refers to responsiveness to changes in variables like price or income.
Word Origin
From Latin 'elasticus' (elastic), from Greek 'elastikos' (able to resume former shape), from 'elastos' (flexible).
Usage Notes
The term is used in various technical fields, including engineering, economics, and physics, with slightly different meanings in each context.
Word Breakdown
Elast
elastic
root-ität
quality or state of
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