springiness

/-iŋēnə̇s -iŋin-/ (ame, mw)

springiness — noun

1. the ability of a material, surface, or object to go back to its original form or

1.名詞B2
釋義

the ability of a material, surface, or object to go back to its original form or position after being pressed down, stretched, or squeezed

例句

Kenji tested the springiness of the new running track before the race.

springiness of [noun] — quality of a surface

This old mattress has lost its springiness, so Amara bought a new one.

lose its springiness — collocation for worn-out material

同義詞
  • elasticity

    more technical and precise; used in physics and material science

  • resilience

    can describe both materials and emotional toughness; broader meaning

  • bounce

    less formal; emphasises the springy motion rather than the property

反義詞
  • flatness

    describes a surface that no longer springs back

  • sogginess

    specifically for materials that have become wet and lost their spring

用法筆記

Uncountable noun — no plural form. Typically used for physical materials (foam, rubber, turf, fabric). Not used for abstract qualities like emotional resilience.

常見錯誤

❌I like the springiness of his personality.
✅I like the springiness of this foam cushion.
💡'springiness' describes physical elasticity, not character traits.