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inelasticity

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun inelasticity has 1 sense
  1. inelasticity - the lack of elasticity
    --1 is a kind of
    physical property
    Antonyms: elasticity, snap
    --1 has particulars: deadness; stiffness; rigidity, rigidness

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Inelasticity

Noun:

1. The state or quality of being inelastic, lacking flexibility or elasticity.

Example sentence: The inelasticity of the fabric made it uncomfortable to wear.

Economics:

1. Lack of responsiveness to changes in price, quantity, or income.

Example sentence: The high demand for cigarettes does not indicate inelasticity in the market.

Physics:

1. The inability of a material or substance to return to its original shape or size after being deformed.

Example sentence: The inelasticity of the rubber band made it lose its stretching ability.

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