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hysteretic

/hɪˈstɛrɪtɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does hysteretic mean?

adjective

Relating to or characterized by hysterics; excessively emotional or irrational. Describing a phenomenon that is delayed or lagging in response to a change in a system.

Example

"The hysteretic behavior of the electrical circuit made it difficult to predict its response to changes in voltage."

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