deflation
pronunciation
How to pronounce deflation in British English: UK [ˌdi:ˈfleɪʃn]
How to pronounce deflation in American English: US [dɪˈfleʃən]
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- Noun:
- (geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind
- a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices
- the act of letting the air out of something
Word Origin
- deflation (n.)
- 1891, "release of air," from deflate + -ion. In reference to currency or economic situations, from 1920.
Antonym
Example
- 1. But this phenomenon is not confined to actual deflation .
- 2. Deflation is no imaginary threat .
- 3. This leadership vacuum feeds deflation .
- 4. Deflation and financial distress stifled growth .
- 5. Deflation had killed the appetite for risk .