(economics) Insensitive to changes in price.
(economics) Insensitive to changes in price.
I cannot believe that Christ himself intended that his religion should be so inelastic, so hard and fast, so cruel as you imply.
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(literal, or, figurative) Lacking elasticity; inflexible, unyielding.
He spoke languidly, and only those few words, like a watch with an inelastic spring, that just ticks a moment or two and stops again.
Inelastic means: Lacking elasticity; inflexible, unyielding.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.
inelastic means: Lacking elasticity; inflexible, unyielding.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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(US, politics) Resistant to swings during elections; predictable.
He spoke languidly, and only those few words, like a watch with an inelastic spring, that just ticks a moment or two and stops again.
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