Elasticity is the ability of a material to return to its original shape after being stretched or compressed. PLASTICITY, LIMBERNESS, SUPPLENESS, LITHENESS, FLEXIBILITY, SPRING, TONE, GIVE, and RESILIENCE are all terms that describe different aspects of elasticity. PLASTICITY refers to the ability of a material to be permanently deformed without breaking. LIMBERNESS is the ability to bend or move easily. SUPPLENESS is the quality of being flexible and pliable. LITHENESS is the quality of being light and agile. FLEXIBILITY is the ability to bend or be bent without breaking. SPRING is the ability to return to an original shape after being bent or compressed. TONE is the degree of firmness or strength in a material. GIVE is the ability to yield or bend under pressure. RESILIENCE is the ability to recover quickly from difficulties.