What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
elasticity
Example
The rubber band has good elasticity and can stretch without breaking. [elasticity: noun]
Example
The company's business model showed great elasticity during the pandemic. [elasticity: noun]
malleability
Example
Gold is a highly malleable metal that can be shaped into various forms. [malleability: noun]
Example
The artist used the malleability of clay to create a beautiful sculpture. [malleability: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Elasticity is more commonly used than malleability in everyday language. Elasticity is a versatile term that covers a wide range of contexts, while malleability is less common and often used in specific contexts such as metallurgy and art.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between elasticity and malleability?
Both elasticity and malleability are formal terms that are commonly used in technical and scientific contexts.
