inflationary

[in-fley-shuh-ner-ee]

adjective

1. of, pertaining to, reflective of, or causing inflation.

   inflationary prices.

Other Word Forms

• anti-inflationary adjective
• counterinflationary adjective
• noninflationary adjective
• overinflationary adjective
• postinflationary adjective
• preinflationary adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of inflationary¹

First recorded in 1915–20; inflation + -ary

Example Sentences

In the letter, Logan said the funds “no longer reflect the actual costs to perform these services and do not take into account inflationary factors or mandated minimum wage increases.”

From Los Angeles Times

But ministers will be aware of the inflationary risk that remains in the UK, especially as prices are rising slower in countries such as the US, Germany, and France.

From BBC

"If the world economy started to fragment and we got supply chain pressures as we did after Covid, of course, that would be inflationary," he said.

From BBC

In the 2023 financial year, the most recent report, Costa reported revenues of £1.2bn, but said inflationary pressures including increased prices of goods, energy and pay resulted in an operating loss of £14m.

From BBC

That began to change in 1950, when the process of paying for war expenses had triggered an inflationary spiral.

From Los Angeles Times