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Hyperinflation

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

Excessive inflation..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Excessive inflation.
  2. (economics) A very high rate of inflation.

Example Sentences

hyperinflation of the lungs
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.
Only inconvertible paper currencies can be expanded rapidly without limit to generate hyperinflation.
When hyperinflation peaked, wheelbarrows full of money were required to shop for groceries.
Javier Milei, a far-right libertarian presidential candidate, has made “dollarizing” Argentina a signature proposal of his campaign, hailing it as a cure for the country’s hyperinflation problem.

Synonyms for hyperinflation

Antonyms for hyperinflation

Related Words

inflationhyper-inflationsuperinflationsuperflationperflationoverinflationhypervaluationhyperexplosionbidenflationhypervaluehyperexuberancehyper-explosionhyperdensityhyperinnovationhyperinvasivityoverspeculationhyperbolehyperexcretionhyperproductionhighway robbery

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does hyperinflation mean?

Hyperinflation means Excessive inflation..

What is a synonym for hyperinflation?

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What is the opposite of hyperinflation?

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How do you use hyperinflation in a sentence?

hyperinflation of the lungs

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