Deflation Definition

dĭ-flāshən
noun
A deflating or being deflated.
Webster's New World
A reduction in the general level of prices as a result of a severe decline in economic activity.
Webster's New World
The lifting and removal of small, loose particles, especially silt and clay particles, by eddies of wind.
American Heritage
Erosion by the wind.
Webster's New World
(economics, euphemistic) An economic contraction.
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Other Word Forms of Deflation

Noun

Singular:
deflation
Plural:
deflations

Origin of Deflation

Deflation Sentence Examples

  • Later, stick a pin into one and explain deflation.

  • This represents quite a turn around from a year ago when there were concerns that prices in general would actually fall causing deflation.

  • Apart from Japan, the industrial world has not seen deflation for 70 years.

  • Again following deflation, the diameter was 13mm with two ridges, an increase in diameter size of 5mm.

  • The reason why Labor are doing this is to avoid deflation which you have noted in the price of BMWs.

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Words Starting With

DDEDEF

Words Ending With

NONION

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deflation

Words Starting With D and Ending With N

Starts With D & Ends With NStarts With DE & Ends With NStarts With D & Ends With ON

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With D9 Letter Words Ending With N