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

Executives tell analysts they expect some volatility in sales as consumers manage their budgets in an inflationary backdrop.

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But the Fed is also assessing the possibility of “inflationary effects” becoming more persistent, Powell cautioned.

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Together, these factors paint a picture of softening growth and fading inflationary pressures outside of tariffs, a mix that supports additional easing as the labor market sits uncomfortably close to a tipping point.

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Without the oxygen from a hot labor market, the thinking goes, any inflationary fire is less likely to burn.

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Interim Chief Executive Jeff Ettinger said that despite recent inflationary pressures and isolated operational disruptions, the company was well positioned to navigate temporary challenges.

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