Hyperinflation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hyperinflation is a noun meaning Excessive inflation.
Meaning
Excessive inflation.
More Meanings
- (economics) A very high rate of inflation.
Example Sentences
hyperinflation of the lungs
When hyperinflation peaked, wheelbarrows full of money were required to shop for groceries.
Only inconvertible paper currencies can be expanded rapidly without limit to generate hyperinflation.
Even though ten years elapsed between the German hyperinflation of 1923 and the seizure of power by Hitler, it is often suggested that the two events are causally related.
Word Forms
- hyperinflations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inflation, superinflation, superflation, perflation, overinflation, hypervaluation.
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