inelastic

Yes, iPhones are somewhat price inelastic, as economists might say: Consumers rely on them so much they’ll eat higher costs, though they might decide to upgrade less often.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

Using advanced inelastic neutron scattering techniques, the researchers observed both the positions of atoms within the crystal and how those atoms moved.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026

“This strategy, in our opinion, leverages share gains at the lower end and pushes prices higher in the more inelastic segments.”

From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026

Demand is what economists call inelastic, meaning it doesn't respond to price signals.

From BBC ● May 28, 2026

But the loss of energy caused by the first breaking through of the dielectric—which in the above example corresponds to the violent knock of the bottom against the inelastic stop—would be more important to overcome.

From The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting by Thomas Commerford Martin