semi-elasticity

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).

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Meanings

nounsemi-elasticity (plural semi-elasticities)

plural semi-elasticities · alternative semielasticity

  1. economicsThe 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).

Origin

From semi- + elasticity.

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