inelastic
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inelastic
- /ˌɪnəˈlæstɪk/ US
Rhymes with -æstɪk
adjective more inelastic · most inelastic
- Lacking elasticity; inflexible, unyielding. 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.
- Insensitive to changes in price. perfectly inelastic supply
- Resistant to swings during elections; predictable.
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adj lacking elasticity
| Español | inelástico |
|---|---|
| Français | inélastique |
| Italiano | anelastico |
| Ελληνικά | ανελαστικός anelastikós |
| Română | neelastic |
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@misc{inelastic_2026,
title = {inelastic},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/inelastic},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
