탄력성

tanryeokseong

elasticity

고무 밴드는 탄력성이 뛰어나다.

The rubber band has excellent elasticity.

general

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

이 스프링은 탄력성이 뛰어나서 여러 번 사용해도 변형되지 않는다.

This spring has excellent elasticity, so it doesn't deform even after multiple uses.

Often used in physics, engineering, and materials science to describe the resilience of materials.

figurative

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties or adapt to changing circumstances.

그 회사는 경제 위기에도 불구하고 탄력성을 보여주었다.

The company showed resilience despite the economic crisis.

In a figurative sense, it refers to the ability of a person, organization, or system to bounce back from adversity.

Collocations

flexible response

flexible work schedule

In technical fields, '탄력성' refers to the physical property of materials. In everyday language, it can describe resilience or adaptability.

Always consider the context when using '탄력성' to avoid confusion between its literal and figurative meanings.

Derived from the noun '탄력' (elasticity) with the suffix '-성' (quality or state of).

In technical contexts, it refers to the physical property of materials. In social or business contexts, it describes resilience or adaptability.

탄력

elasticity

root

-성

quality or state of

suffix

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