inelastic

• Описывает вещество или материал, который не является эластичным; также используется в экономике для описания спроса или предложения, которые нечувствительны к изменениям цен.

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.

   Неэластичный

   • 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.

   Synonymsfirmhardinflexiblerigidstiffunbendingunyielding

   Antonymselasticflexiblesupple

2. Economic conceptC1formalscientific

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

   Неэластичный

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

   Synonymsinflexiblerigidunresponsive

   Antonymselastic