word
elasticity
ee-las-TIS-ih-tee
ɪˌlæsˈtɪsɪtiListen
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Syllable breakdown
elasticity
Dictionary meaning
The degree to which demand or supply changes in response to price or income changes.
Examples
- Petrol demand is relatively inelastic—drivers pay whatever the price, up to a point.
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