inelastically
- adverb
- /ˌɪnɪˈlæstɪkli/
- Specialized
:
inelásticamente
- The metal rod bent inelastically under the heavy load, showing no sign of returning to its original shape.
Examples
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The fabric stretched inelastically, making it unsuitable for sportswear.
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The rubber band stretched inelastically under the heavy weight.
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In economics, demand for basic necessities often responds inelastically to changes in price.
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When heated, the material expanded inelastically.
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The metal rod bent inelastically under pressure, permanently altering its shape without any recovery.
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Because of its properties, the material responded inelastically to the applied force and did not regain its original form.
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In the experiment, the clay deformed inelastically, meaning it could not revert to its previous state after being molded.
Synonyms
11
4.3
In a strict way that does not allow change
1
6.0
In a strict way that does not allow any change
1
6.7
Without movement or energy, not reacting to anything
In a way that does not bend or give up under strong pressure
Antonyms
How Elastic
- Specialized
2
3.7
- Specialized
25
4.4
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Inelastically comes from the parts in- which means 'not' and elastic which means 'able to stretch and return', like a rubber band. So inelastically describes something that does not stretch or come back to its original shape.