Deflation Meaning
/dɪˈfleɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAn act or instance of deflating.
nounA decrease in the general price level, that is, in the nominal cost of goods and services as well as wages.
Sentence Examples
Deflation is almost always bad.
Why is deflation dangerous for the economy?
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The economy suffered from severe ____ during the recession.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
____ is almost always bad.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English deflate Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English -ion English deflation From deflate + -ion.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Beyond that, there is the hope that deflation of the US economy which the administration has in mind will, overtime; stem the import flood."
— 1969 March 13, “Stans to seek foreign trade”, in Christian Science Monitor:
"It also must be acknowledged that Britain's problems won't be solved by an abrupt deflation of the economy."
— 1976 October 11, “Unions Hold Key To British Stability”, in Milwaukee Sentinel:
"The great deflation of the northern economy occurred with the rupturing of the Mackenzie Valley pipe dream."
— 1978 June 3, “Valley Pipe Dream Wrecked Economy”, in Calgary Herald:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The economy suffered from severe ____ during the recession.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
____ is almost always bad.