English Explanatory Dictionary

inelastic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Lacking elasticity; inflexible, unyielding.
  2. Insensitive to changes in price.
  3. Resistant to swings during elections; predictable.

Pronunciation

/ˌɪnəˈlæstɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-inelastic.wav

Word forms

inelastic more inelastic most inelastic

Etymology

From in- + elastic.

Derived words

deep inelastic collision inelastically
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