inflationary

[in-fley-shuh-ner-ee]

adjective

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

   inflationary prices.

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of inflationary¹

First recorded in 1915–20; inflation + -ary

Example Sentences

Hassett is expected to support aggressive rate cuts, raising some concerns that this may end up inadvertently boosting inflationary pressures.

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Thus, productivity gains can drive economic growth and help to alleviate inflationary pressures.

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Meanwhile the RFU report outlines how the sport continues to face financial challenges, such as inflationary pressures and a heavy reliance on matchday revenues.

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The inflationary consequences of the budget will also be critical.

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Prices haven’t surged so much in a year since 1979, when a global energy crisis fueled an inflationary shock that thrashed the world’s economy.

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