单词	inelastic
释义	inelastic adjective in·​elas·​tic ˌi-nə-ˈla-stik  : not elastic: such as a : inflexible, unyielding b : slow to react or respond to changing conditions inelasticity ˌi-ni-ˌla-ˈsti-s(ə-)tē  (ˌ)i-ˌnē-ˌla- noun Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web That's because gasoline is what economists refer to as an inelastic good, one where price has relatively little impact on the amount purchased — unlike the aforementioned nonessential goods. Chris Isidore, CNN, 19 Aug. 2022 The state is considered one of the most Republican states in the U.S., and one of the country’s most inelastic – a term that suggest Alabama’s voters are consistent, and do not ebb and flow with the national mood. al, 14 Aug. 2022 While some healthcare companies (like startups and biopharmaceutical firms) are less resilient during recessions, the industry as a whole is relatively inelastic. Q.ai - Powering A Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 While constantly hiking prices, Chanel has still reported a shortage of bags in the face of inelastic demand and has had to limit the number that consumers can buy in China and Paris. Sophie Mellor, Fortune, 21 June 2022 The two brothers can thank Chanel for discretely upping the prices of its goods in the face of inelastic demand over the pandemic for the large payouts. Sophie Mellor, Fortune, 10 June 2022 Gasoline, at least in the short run, is very inelastic. Ike Morgan | Imorgan@al.com, al, 9 June 2022 In markets where the aggregate consumer demand is inelastic, the total of the consumers’ and merchants’ surplus with and without cards are the same. Norbert Michel, Forbes, 17 May 2022 The fifth problem is the inelastic (price-insensitive) demand for Russia's energy and grain exports. Jeffrey Sachs, CNN, 20 Apr. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1748, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing inelastic inelastic collision inelastic scattering inelastic collision inelastic scattering Kids Definition inelastic adjective in·​elas·​tic ˌin-ə-ˈlas-tik  : not elastic Medical Definition inelastic adjective in·​elas·​tic ˌin-i-ˈlas-tik  : not elastic inelastic adjective as in inflexible Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance inflexible dense unbending compressed thick compressed heavy indurated stiffened condensed thickset compacted rigid ramrod hardened tempered rocklike unyielding solid adamantine compact impermeable substantial stiff close sturdy case-hardened nonporous firm impenetrable hard Antonyms & Near Antonyms elastic soft thin spongy flexible flabby loose scattered malleable pliable supple pliant squishy slack light floppy flaccid porous limp squashy permeable droopy airy bendable lank ultrasoft See More
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