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

• disinflationary adjective

Etymology

Origin of disinflation

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

Compare meaning

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

• disinflation vs. deflation

Example Sentences

A number of those officials said additional easing might not be warranted until there is clear indication that disinflation is firmly back on track.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

More significant, Salvatore contends, is that reduced tariff pressure could lead to consumer goods disinflation, supporting purchasing power.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 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

They also cautioned about disinflation in rents persisting.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

“Progress with disinflation is ongoing, but it’s not quite as rapid as we might have hoped,” Pill said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026