disinflation
noun
Simple meaning
A decrease in the inflation rate.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
dɪsɪnfˈleɪʃən
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
economics
A decrease in the inflation rate.
economicsproscribed
Deflation
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A decrease in the inflation rate.
Used this way, disinflation is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in finance or economics contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Finance/economics
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