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INELASTIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does inelastic mean?
• INELASTIC (adjective)
The adjective INELASTIC has 1 sense:
1. not elastic
Familiarity information: INELASTIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not elastic
Context example:
economists speak of an inelastic price structure
Similar:
dead (lacking resilience or bounce)
nonresilient (not resilient)
springless (lacking in elasticity or vitality)
Also:
inflexible (resistant to being bent)
Antonym:
elastic (capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy)
Derivation:
inelasticity (the lack of elasticity)
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