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

A steady resumption of disinflation or a weakening in the labor market would alter the committee’s calculus.

From Barron's

Some Fed officials said they wouldn’t support additional cuts “until there was a clear indication that the progress of disinflation was firmly back on track.”

From MarketWatch

Some Fed officials said they wouldn’t support additional cuts “until there was a clear indication that the progress of disinflation was firmly back on track.”

From MarketWatch

They also cautioned about disinflation in rents persisting.

From Barron's

They also cautioned about disinflation in rents persisting.

From Barron's