rugalmasságra

Rugalmasság, or elasticity, is the capacity of a material, body, or system to absorb energy or deform under stress and recover its original form, or to adjust to new conditions without sustaining lasting damage. In Hungarian, rugalmasság is often used interchangeably with flexibility to describe both physical properties and behavioral or organizational adaptability. The form rugalmasságra is a grammatical case form used to express direction, purpose, or requirement related to flexibility, as in "rugalmasságra van szükség" (there is a need for flexibility).

In materials science, rugalmasság refers to elastic behavior, where deformation is reversible after removing stress; the opposite is plastic deformation leading to permanent changes. Measures of rugalmasság include properties such as stiffness and strain, and the concept is related to how a structure or component can withstand varying loads while maintaining integrity. In design, higher rugalmasság means a system can adapt to changing conditions or use cases.

In biology and medicine, tissue elasticity contributes to organ function, such as arterial compliance and lung tissue expansion. Aging and certain diseases can reduce rugalmasság, leading to functional limitations and altered physiological performance.

In management and social contexts, rugalmasság denotes adaptability and resilience: flexible work arrangements, cross-functional skills, modular products, and agile methodologies enable organizations and individuals to respond effectively to change and uncertainty.

Rugalmasság is a broad concept spanning physics, biology, engineering, and organizational theory; related terms include elasticity, flexibility, and resilience.