disinflation

American  

[dis-in-flay-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

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disinflation

He conspicuously played down signs of disinflation in recent months by noting evidence that prices for too many goods continue to rise too quickly.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

"The disinflation ducks are starting to line up, and with oil also backing off, the market has steadily stripped away the case for another near-term Fed hike."

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

This disinflation is a good sign, but the core PCE measure is still up 3.3% over the last 12 months.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

The Schwab strategists began pondering this three years ago as what they called the “great moderation” era — two decades of disinflation, suppressed volatility and reduced supply shocks — was over.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026

“If token prices come down, we’ll use more AI. Tech is used to disinflation, and it responds with product innovation,” he told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026