De elasticiteit
Example: De elasticiteit van de markt beïnvloedt de prijsstelling van producten.
Definition
"De elasticiteit" refers to the property of a market or material that measures its ability to return to its original shape or state after being stretched or compressed. In economics, it describes how sensitive the quantity demanded or supplied is to changes in price or other factors.
Etymology
The term "de elasticiteit" comes from the Latin word 'elasticus,' meaning 'to drive or stretch out,' combined with the Dutch suffix '-iteit,' which forms nouns indicating a quality or condition. Did you know? The concept of elasticity has been important in both physics and economics since the 19th century.
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"De elasticiteit" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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