inelasticity
noun [ U ] uk/ˌɪn.ɪ.læsˈtɪs.ə.ti/ us/ˌɪn.i.læsˈtɪs.ə.t̬i/
无弹性
a lack of ability to stretch
In elderly people, skin inelasticity and loss of subcutaneous fat increases the risk of minor trauma.
His complexion was pale, and had the unwholesome inelasticity of putty. 他的肤色苍白，像油灰一样僵硬，看上去很不健康。
finance & economics specialized（需求、供应等变化很小）无弹性
(of demand, supply, etc.) the quality of changing very little
Little to no change in sales volume following increases in price indicates low elasticity, known as inelasticity. 价格上涨后，销售量几乎没有变化，说明弹性低，称为无弹性。
Thanks to the inelasticity of supply, we then have a period of inflation.
Opposite: elasticity
- More examples
- Vascular inelasticity may increase haemodynamic stress to the endothelium.
- The supply curve which has a much steeper slope, indicates greater price inelasticity.