Inelastic(adjective)
Not easily changed or stretched; (in economics) demand/supply that changes little when price changes.
Hindi meaning:अलोच्य
Synonyms: Rigid, Inflexible, Unyielding, Unresponsive
Antonyms: Elastic, Flexible, Adaptable, Responsive
Example: The demand for life-saving medicines is often inelastic even when prices rise.
Trick to remember: Inelastic = not elastic like a tight rubber band that won’t stretch; price changes happen but demand hardly moves.
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