Bounciness

Pronunciation: /ˈbaʊnsinəs/

Definitions of bounciness

noun the quality of being able to bounce back easily after being compressed or stretched

Example Sentences

A1 The bounciness of the rubber ball made it fun to play with.

A2 Children love the bounciness of trampolines.

B1 The bounciness of the mattress provides great comfort for a good night's sleep.

B2 The bounciness of the basketball helped the player make a perfect shot.

C1 The scientist studied the bounciness of different materials to improve sports equipment.

C2 The bounciness of the gymnast's routine impressed the judges at the competition.

Examples of bounciness in a Sentence

formal The scientist conducted experiments to measure the bounciness of different materials.

informal I love the bounciness of this new basketball I got.

slang The bounciness of that trampoline is off the charts!

figurative Her enthusiasm for the project added a bounciness to the team's morale.

Grammatical Forms of bounciness

• past tense: bounced
• plural: bouncinesses
• comparative: more bouncy
• superlative: most bouncy
• present tense: bounces
• future tense: will bounce
• perfect tense: has bounced
• continuous tense: is bouncing
• singular: bounciness
• positive degree: bouncy
• infinitive: to bounce
• gerund: bouncing
• participle: bouncing

Origin and Evolution of bounciness

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'bounciness' is derived from the verb 'bounce', which originated from the Middle English word 'bounsen' meaning to beat or thump.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'bounciness' has evolved to refer to the quality of being able to rebound or spring back easily, especially in relation to physical objects or materials.