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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 elasticplay

  Familiarity information: INELASTIC used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


INELASTIC (adjective)


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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