inelasticity
|in-el-as-tic-i-ty|
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/ˌɪnɪˌlæˈstɪsɪti/
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/ˌɪnɪˈlæstɪsɪti/
resistance to change
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inelasticity' originates from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'elasticity', which comes from the Greek word 'elastos', meaning 'ductile'.
Historical Evolution
'inelasticity' evolved from the combination of 'in-' and 'elasticity', which was derived from the Greek 'elastos'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not capable of being stretched', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'resistance to change or deformation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being inelastic; resistance to change or deformation.
The inelasticity of the material made it unsuitable for the project.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45