Deflation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈfleɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Deflation is a noun meaning An act or instance of deflating.
Meaning
An act or instance of deflating.
More Meanings
- (economics) A decrease in the general price level, that is, in the nominal cost of goods and services as well as wages.
- (economics, euphemistic) An economic contraction.
- (geology) The removal of soil and other loose material from the ground (or another surface) by wind, leaving it exposed to erosion.
Example Sentences
The loss caused utter deflation and disappointment among the fans.
It also must be acknowledged that Britain's problems won't be solved by an abrupt deflation of the economy.
The great deflation of the northern economy occurred with the rupturing of the Mackenzie Valley pipe dream.
Beyond that, there is the hope that deflation of the US economy which the administration has in mind will, overtime; stem the import flood.
Word Forms
- deflations
Antonyms for deflation
Common opposites include inflation, disinflation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include contraction, shrinkage, downturn, dispersion, dispersal, slowdown.
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