Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by hysteria; relating to the hysteretic process in which the response of a system to a periodic input depends on the history of the input.

“The hysteretic properties of the material made it difficult to design a stable structure.”

2. noun

a property or process exhibiting hysteretic behavior, especially in a material or system that shows a history-dependent response to periodic inputs.

“The engineer studied the hysteretic behavior of the new material to determine its feasibility for construction.”

3. noun

a quantity representing hysteretic behavior, especially in a material or system.

“The calculation of the hysteretic quantity provided valuable insights into the material’s properties.”