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 • Feb. 20, 2026

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 • Feb. 18, 2026

They also cautioned about disinflation in rents persisting.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

“Progress with disinflation is ongoing, but it’s not quite as rapid as we might have hoped,” Pill said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

“Data of this ilk would reinforce the idea that the U.S. economy continues to experience gradual disinflation, despite the upside price risks presented by tariffs,” Pepperstone’s Michael Brown said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026