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

Compare meaning

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

• disinflation vs. deflation

Example Sentences

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

Instead, the absence of disinflation is the culprit.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook is prepared to raise interest rates if disinflation does not appear in a timely manner.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Alan Greenspan continued on a path of disinflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

A number of those officials said additional easing might not be warranted until there is clear indication that disinflation is firmly back on track.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026