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inelastic

/ˌɪnɪˈlæstɪk/adjective

उच्चारण इनिलैस्टिक

(अर्थशास्त्र में) बेलोचदार, अप्रत्यास्थ

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adjective
  1. 1

    technical

    (in economics) not changing much when the price or other conditions change

    (अर्थशास्त्र में) बेलोचदार, अप्रत्यास्थ

    • Demand for salt is inelastic: people buy about the same amount whatever the price.
    • inelastic supply

    Opposite elastic

  2. 2

    (of a material) not able to stretch and return to its original shape

    जो खिंच न सके, बेलोच

    • an inelastic fibre

    Synonyms rigid stiff inflexible

    Opposite elastic stretchy flexible

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General knowledge

Demand for necessities such as salt and life-saving medicines is usually inelastic, while demand for luxury goods is usually elastic.

नमक और जीवनरक्षक दवाओं जैसी आवश्यक वस्तुओं की माँग आमतौर पर inelastic होती है, जबकि विलासिता की वस्तुओं की माँग आमतौर पर elastic होती है।