inelastic

• Beschreibt einen Stoff oder ein Material, das nicht elastisch ist; wird auch in der Wirtschaft verwendet, um Nachfrage oder Angebot zu beschreiben, die nicht auf Preisänderungen reagieren.

Describes a substance or material that is not elastic; also used in economics to describe demand or supply that is not sensitive to price changes.

1. Not elasticB2formal

   Lacking the ability to stretch or return to original shape after being stretched.

   Unelastisch

   • The fabric is inelastic and does not stretch.
   • Inelastic materials are used in certain industrial applications.
   • The rope was inelastic, making it unsuitable for climbing.

   Synonymefirmhardinflexiblerigidstiffunbendingunyielding

   Antonymeelasticflexiblesupple

2. Economic conceptC1formalscientific

   Describes a situation where demand or supply does not change significantly with price changes.

   Unelastisch

   • The demand for essential medicines is often inelastic.
   • Inelastic supply means producers cannot quickly increase output.
   • Economists study inelastic goods to understand market behavior.

   Synonymeinflexiblerigidunresponsive

   Antonymeelastic