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inflaatio — meaning in English

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English meaning

inflation noun A general and sustained rise in prices, which reduces the purchasing power of money.

Senses

inflaatio is used for these senses in English:

inflation (economics) An increase in the quantity of money, leading to a devaluation of existing money, adjusted for by way of higher nominal values.
inflation (cosmology) An extremely rapid expansion of the universe, theorized to have occurred very shortly after the Big Bang.

inflation — full definition

noun A general and sustained rise in prices, which reduces the purchasing power of money.
noun The act of filling something with air or gas so it expands.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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