nonelastic

adjective

Definition of nonelasticnext
as in rheumatic

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonelastic
  1. rheumatic
  2. dense
  3. substantial
  4. arthritic
  5. inelastic
  6. compact
  7. brittle
Adjective
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus and Sjögren’s disease, linked to gland and organ dysfunction, are examples of prevalent rheumatic diseases.
    Johnson & Johnson, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Another 300-400,000 people a year die from rheumatic heart disease, a chronic condition caused by damage from strep infection.
    Dylan Matthews, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Definition of rheumatic
Adjective
  • The result is a powerful and poignant allegory, dense in metaphorical imagery, about the state and its people.
    Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Located in harsh conditions far from the nation’s capital, the Grand Canyon State initially drew people wanting to get away from government or dense cities and willing to take risks.
    The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of dense
Adjective
  • Unlike reporters, news creators are often not beholden to editorial standards and substantial fact-checking—something that is one high-profile defamation lawsuit away from changing but that, for now, marks a difference.
    Makena Kelly, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Triller’s entry onto NASDAQ and its substantial backers has earned it increasing attention.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of substantial
Adjective
  • These sneakers also boast an attractive aesthetic, and the slip-on feature is helpful for seniors with arthritic hands who may have trouble tying laces.
    Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Share [Findings] CBD improves quality of life in arthritic elderly dogs.
    Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of arthritic
Adjective
  • After incorporating missing campaign data, our demand prediction accuracy improved by 4.2%, and elasticity estimates shifted by 71.2%, reclassifying many products from inelastic to low or medium elasticity categories.
    Aleksandr Galkin, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
  • Eating inadequate protein can lead to muscle loss, inelastic skin, and thin fragile, hair, says Ingram.
    Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 16 Aug. 2024
Definition of inelastic
Adjective
  • Active families who are always on the go likely need a compact travel stroller, a jogging stroller, and some sort of gear hauler.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Designed with modern commuters in mind, this compact powerhouse delivers a unique blend of style, performance, and practicality.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of compact
Adjective
  • Without this grounding, leadership becomes reactive, brittle and untethered.
    Leonie H. Mattison, MBA, EdD, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • First, a bit of background: Biotin is a B vitamin known for promoting healthy hair and helping with brittle nails.
    April Benshosan, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of brittle
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