elasticity vs temper

temper vs elasticity

elasticity and temper both are nouns.

elasticity is not a verb while temper is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
elasticity	Yes	No	No	No
temper	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, temper is a hyponym of elasticity; that is, temper is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than elasticity:

elasticity: the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
temper: the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking

Other hyponyms of elasticity include resilience, resiliency, bounce, bounciness, give, spring, springiness, stretch, stretchability, stretchiness, toughness, elasticity of shear.

elasticity (noun)	temper (noun)
the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed	the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking
	a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
	a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
	a sudden outburst of anger

elasticity (verb)	temper (verb)
	make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
	adjust the pitch (of pianos)
	harden by reheating and cooling in oil
	change by restraining or moderating
	bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling

Difference between elasticity and temper

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