disinflation

American  

[dis-in-fley-shuhn] / ˌdɪs ɪnˈfleɪ ʃən /

noun

Economics.

1. a period or process of slowing the rate of inflation.

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disinflation British  

/ ˌdɪsɪnˈfleɪʃən /

noun

1. economics a reduction or stabilization of the general price level intended to improve the balance of payments without incurring reductions in output, employment, and investment Compare deflation

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• disinflationary
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of disinflation

First recorded in 1875–80; dis- ¹ + inflation

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How does disinflation compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• disinflation vs. deflation

Example Sentences

Alan Greenspan continued on a path of disinflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

“Amid ongoing disinflation, the negative correlation between equities and bonds has returned, restoring Treasurys as a portfolio diversification and protection tool,” they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

A steady resumption of disinflation or a weakening in the labor market would alter the committee’s calculus.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Some Fed officials said they wouldn’t support additional cuts “until there was a clear indication that the progress of disinflation was firmly back on track.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

Some Fed officials said they wouldn’t support additional cuts “until there was a clear indication that the progress of disinflation was firmly back on track.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026