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semi-elasticity

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.08 in modern English

Syllables
semi-e-las-tic-i-ty
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
6
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The change in a function relative to an absolute change in its parameter. Algebraically, the semi-elasticity of a function f at point x is f'(x) / f(x).

Etymology

From semi- + elasticity.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

semi-elasticities (plural) semielasticity (alternative)

Phrases

semi-elastic

Frequently Paired Words

elasticity semi-elastic

Questions

What does semi-elasticity mean?
The change in a function relative to an absolute change in its parameter. Algebraically, the semi-elasticity of a function f at point x is f'(x) / f(x).
Where does semi-elasticity come from?
From semi- + elasticity.

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