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