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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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

Markets, however, see a large Fed balance sheet as an inflationary risk.

From Barron's

Friday will see the release of December producer prices figures for a snapshot of pipeline inflationary pressures.

From The Wall Street Journal

But while their impact on prices may be uncertain, consumers by and large consider tariffs to be both inflationary and detrimental to household finances, according to research conducted by the ECB.

From The Wall Street Journal

If investors around the world seek safe harbors elsewhere, the U.S. could face a future of diminished foreign investment, higher inflationary pressure and a reduced capacity to finance its debt.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The peak hit to the Eurozone would be similar but more drawn out. The inflationary impact would be only modestly positive.”

From Barron's