Elastically: meaning, definitions and examples
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elastically
[ ɪˈlæstɪkli ]
physical properties
The term 'elastically' refers to the manner in which an object can return to its original shape after being deformed. This property is especially significant in materials science and physics, where elasticity describes how materials stretch or compress. When a material deforms elastically, the deformation is fully reversible. In practical applications, understanding how materials behave elastically is crucial for engineers in designing structures that can withstand forces without permanent changes.
Synonyms
flexibly, reboundingly, springily
Examples of usage
- The spring stretches elastically when compressed.
- Rubber bands can be stretched elastically without breaking.
- The material returns elastically to its initial form after the stress is removed.
Translations
Translations of the word "elastically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 elasticamente
🇮🇳 लोचदार तरीके से
🇩🇪 elastisch
🇮🇩 secara elastis
🇺🇦 еластично
🇵🇱 elastycznie
🇯🇵 弾力的に
🇫🇷 élastiquement
🇪🇸 elásticamente
🇹🇷 esnek bir şekilde
🇰🇷 탄력적으로
🇸🇦 بشكل مرن
🇨🇿 elasticky
🇸🇰 elasticky
🇨🇳 弹性地
🇸🇮 elastično
🇮🇸 teygjanlega
🇰🇿 серпінді
🇬🇪 ელასტიურად
🇦🇿 elastik şəkildə
🇲🇽 elásticamente
Word origin
The word 'elastically' derives from the root 'elastic', which comes from the Greek word 'elastikos', meaning 'able to be compressed or stretched'. This Greek term itself originates from 'elaunein', which means 'to drive, to force'. The suffix '-ly' is added in English to form the adverb, indicating the manner of action related to elasticity. The concept of elasticity has been an important aspect of physics and materials science since the 17th century, when scientists began to study how and why materials behaved in such a way. The understanding of elastic behavior has led to advancements in various fields, including engineering, construction, and even biology, as it applies to the study of biological tissues and their response to forces.