nonelastic

Definition of nonelasticnext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonelastic
Adjective
  • The Dallas teen’s dream was put on hold when was diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Nov. 2025
  • The water is said to offer relief to skin, cardiovascular and rheumatic complaints.
    Barry Neild, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • If not eaten immediately, the lovely creaminess becomes a dense pile of goop with no hope of Cinderella-ing itself back to a luxurious state.
    Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
  • And in between the mammals is an even denser profusion of bird life.
    Tom Vanderbilt, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Aiden Robbins took the most substantial swing of the night in that inning, driving a two-run, back-side home run to right field.
    David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Young described the difference as substantial, enough rain to make the small blades of grass stand up enough for putts to hold their line.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Koufax with an arthritic elbow pitching a complete game on two days’ rest in ’65 was an amazing feat.
    Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
  • His mother, the dancing, cursing, haggling aunt is now an arthritic septuagenarian.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • So the tax law in New York is inelastic.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Changes in demand greatly affect the price since supply is inelastic.
    William Jones, Ascend Agency, 30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The device is compact enough to sit on a desk, a major shift from existing systems that often require large laboratory setups.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
  • These towels are ultra-thin, sand-free microfiber essentials that shake clean instantly, dry three times faster than cotton, and fold down lightweight and compact for the ultimate travel-ready getaway.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Despite its name, metallic glass is not brittle and can be stronger than steel.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Today, the sky overhead is pale blue, and the leaves of the trees are light and brittle, falling now and then in golden flurries through the air when wind touches the branches.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Nonelastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonelastic. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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