hyperinflation
[ hahy-per-in-fley-shuhn ]
/ ˌhaɪ pər ɪnˈfleɪ ʃən /
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noun
extreme or excessive inflation.
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hyperinflation
/ (ˌhaɪpəɪnˈfleɪʃən) /
noun
extremely high inflation, usually over 50 per cent per month, often involving social disorderAlso called: galloping inflation
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