nonelastic

Definition of nonelasticnext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonelastic
Adjective
  • Without action, children with complex rheumatic conditions may face longer wait times, delayed diagnoses and reduced access to life-altering care.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
  • According to O’Keeffe, Byfield painted a much less rosy picture of his post-military life in the 1851 memoir, recounting his struggles with poverty and lingering rheumatic pain in his left stump.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Videos of the pyrotechnics display show the pitch filling with tall showers of sparks and dense smoke as dozens of fireworks launched upward.
    Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • The rare Saturday night game at the iconic North Side ballpark started an hour late due to rain, then fog billowed in from the north starting in the second inning and got denser.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Adjective
  • The amount was $2, but in a world where a farmworker’s wages might only be $5 a day, that was substantial, said Dahmer’s son, Dennis Dahmer Sr.
    Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • The breadth of the acquisition represented by the two gifts establishes the Menil Collection as one of the most substantial repositories of Winters’ work in the United States, the museum said.
    News Desk, Artforum, 29 June 2026
Adjective
  • Fans love its ergonomic handle that’s easy on the wrists and arthritic hands.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026
  • The same guy who drives across town to save a few dollars might also insist on buying the grill that won’t rust out in five years or the lawn mower that always starts on the first pull (with an easy-grip, self-propel handle that’s more comfortable for arthritic hands).
    byDoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 June 2026
Adjective
  • But if demand remains relatively inelastic — and Morgan Stanley said history is on Apple’s side due to its ecosystem — then the hikes will drive upside to their revenue and earnings estimates.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 26 June 2026
  • Healthcare demand is often inelastic, meaning even in times of dire financial straits, people are still seeking treatment, and companies like UPS and FedEx are wanting to capitalize.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 June 2026
Adjective
  • That creates more room inside compact devices without sacrificing storage performance.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
  • Smaller vehicles, such as compact SUVs and sedans, are usually less expensive to purchase, easier to park and more fuel-efficient.
    Chris Teague, AJC.com, 3 July 2026
Adjective
  • Restore dry, brittle hair with this hydrating shampoo that more than 8,000 shoppers bought in the last month alone.
    Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • Grass blades with frost on them are brittle and can be damaged by mowing.
    David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 23 June 2026
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“Nonelastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonelastic. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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