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

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

• disinflation vs. deflation

Example Sentences

They also suggest that the disinflation earlier this year may have been another of the false dawns that have typified recent Fed performance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The first, and the one most widely cited by the Fed, is that goods-price increases attributed to tariffs will soon fade, putting disinflation back on track.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 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

They also cautioned about disinflation in rents persisting.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026