elasticity

as in flexibility
the ability of something to return to its original shape after it has been stretched, pressed, bent, etc. Rubber bands are favored for their elasticity.

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“Elasticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elasticity. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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