inelastic

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

negative in- + elastic

[edit] Pronunciation

• (US) IPA: /ˌɪnəˈlæstɪk/
• Rhymes: -æstɪk

[edit] Adjective

inelastic

1. lacking elasticity; inflexible, unyielding
   • 1852, Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Blithedale Romance

     He spoke languidly, and only those few words, like a watch with an inelastic spring, that just ticks a moment or two and stops again.

   • 1913, Winston Churchill, The Inside Of The Cup

     I cannot believe that Christ himself intended that his religion should be so inelastic, so hard and fast, so cruel as you imply.

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