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inelastic
in·e·las·tic [ ìnnə lástik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. not stretchy: unable to return quickly to its original shape and size after being bent, stretched, or squashed
2. not easily changed: unable to incorporate changes or adapt to new circumstances easily
3. physics not affecting translational kinetic energy: describes a collision that does not lead to an overall loss of translational kinetic energy
4. economics insensitive to price changes: describes supply or demand that is not affected by fluctuations in price

in·e·las·tic·i·ty [ ìnnə lass tíssətee ] noun
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