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

Derived 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

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

“This latest supply shock only intensifies that dynamic, flipping the recent market narrative on disinflation and putting more upward pressure on bond yields.”

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

They added that “the market narrative around disinflation effects has gotten ahead of itself” because a slowing pace of price gains may not play out for another two years.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

“Amid ongoing disinflation, the negative correlation between equities and bonds has returned, restoring Treasurys as a portfolio diversification and protection tool,” they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026