Definition

The quality of being unable to change or adapt easily.

Example

The inelasticity of the material made it difficult to shape into different forms.

Conversation

I was reading about economic concepts and came across inelasticity today.

Oh really? What does that mean?

It's basically about how some things don't change in response to price changes, like gas prices.

That makes sense! It's interesting how inelasticity affects our everyday spending.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inelasticity → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "elasticus" (from Latin, meaning flexible or stretchable) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or condition of). The word "inelasticity" refers to the state of being not flexible or not able to stretch.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being combined with 'flexible' ('elasticus') to remember that 'inelasticity' means the condition of being not flexible.

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