inelastic
Pronunciations (2)
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/ˌɪnəˈlæstɪk/
Pronunciation notes
- US
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ˌɪnəˈlæstɪk
Pronunciation notes
- US
Adjective
Lacking elasticity; inflexible, unyielding.
- Examples
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He spoke languidly, and only those few words, like a watch with an inelastic spring, that just ticks a moment or two and stops again.
I cannot believe that Christ himself intended that his religion should be so inelastic, so hard and fast, so cruel as you imply.
Insensitive to changes in price.
- Examples
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perfectly inelastic supply
More examples (1)
A different approach is needed now, as there is more discretionary travel which, unlike the use of season tickets, does not have inelastic demand characteristics.
Resistant to swings during elections; predictable.
Usage- US usage
Adjective
not elastic
- Antonyms
- Examples
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economists speak of an inelastic price structure
Word forms
more inelasticmost inelastic