In economics, elasticity is the measurement of how responsive an economic variable is to a change in another. It gives answers to questions such as:
[1913 Webster] To resolve a nebula.(Astron.) See Resolution of a nebula, under Resolution. [1913 Webster] Syn: To solve; analyze; unravel; disentangle. [1913 Webster] The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:Resolve \Re*solve\, n. 1. The act of resolving or making clear; resolution; solution.
1560s, disputation, from Late Latin litigationem (nominative litigatio), noun of action from past participle stem of Latin litigare to dispute, quarrel, strive, from phrase litem agere, from litem (nominative lis) lawsuit, dispute, quarrel, strife + agere to drive, conduct (see act).