deflation
Economics. a fall in the general price level or a contraction of credit and available money (opposed to inflation).: Compare disinflation.
the erosion of sand, soil, etc., by the action of the wind.
Origin of deflation
1Other words from deflation
- de·fla·tion·ar·y, adjective
- de·fla·tion·ism, noun
- de·fla·tion·ist, noun, adjective
- non·de·fla·tion, noun
- non·de·fla·tion·ar·y, adjective
- self-de·fla·tion, noun
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How to use deflation in a sentence
The mean Bush years replaced the stand-up comic with the sitdown deflations of Stewart and Colbert.
British Dictionary definitions for deflation
/ (dɪˈfleɪʃən) /
the act of deflating or state of being deflated
economics a reduction in the level of total spending and economic activity resulting in lower levels of output, employment, investment, trade, profits, and prices: Compare disinflation
geology the removal of loose rock material, sand, and dust by the wind
Derived forms of deflation
- deflationary, adjective
- deflationist, noun, adjective
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Scientific definitions for deflation
[ dĭ-flā′shən ]
The lifting and removal of fine, dry particles of silt, soil, and sand by the wind. Deflation is common in deserts and in coastal areas that have sand dunes.
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Cultural definitions for deflation
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