hyperinflation
What is another word for hyperinflation? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A very high rate of inflation in an economy.
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How to use hyperinflation
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hyperinflation hit
period of hyperinflation
rampant hyperinflation
The term is used mainly in economics and financial or historical writing.
Etymology
Formed by adding the prefix hyper-, meaning excessive or beyond normal, to the existing word inflation. The compound describes inflation that has become extreme rather than a separate economic process.
Full origin of hyperinflation →Frequently asked questions
What counts as hyperinflation?
There is no single fixed threshold, but a commonly used rule of thumb is an annual inflation rate above 50 percent.
Is hyperinflation the same as inflation?
Hyperinflation is inflation at an excessive, far higher rate than normal, so it is a severe form of the same process rather than a different one.
What is the opposite of hyperinflation?
The general opposite direction for prices is deflation, where prices fall rather than rise, though it is not an exact mirror of hyperinflation.
