inflationary

American  

[in-fley-shuh-ner-ee] / ɪnˈfleɪ ʃəˌnɛr i /

adjective

1. of, pertaining to, reflective of, or causing inflation.

   inflationary prices.

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inflationary British  

/ ɪnˈfleɪʃənərɪ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, causing, or characterized by inflation

   inflationary wage claims

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Other Word Forms

• anti-inflationary adjective
• counterinflationary adjective
• noninflationary adjective
• overinflationary adjective
• postinflationary adjective
• preinflationary adjective

Etymology

Origin of inflationary

First recorded in 1915–20; inflation + -ary

Example Sentences

“That slowing in spending should limit the spread of inflationary pressures to other areas of the economy, enabling the Bank of Canada to keep interest rates on hold through 2026.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Asos added it had taken "proactive actions to help mitigate inflationary impacts and supply chain issues arising from the conflict in the Middle East", and said it continued to monitor developments closely.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The tactic has greatly constrained Iranian oil exports — about 90% of which flow through the Strait of Hormuz — contributing to rising inflationary pressure.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

That is expected to hurt Japan’s economy in multiple ways, including by slowing economic activity and fueling inflationary pressures, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

I gave the same seminar about the problems of the inflationary universe, just as in Moscow.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking