noun
deflation
Deflation (noun) means an act or instance of deflating.
noun
1
An act or instance of deflating.
2
A decrease in the general price level, that is, in the nominal cost of goods and services as well as wages.
3
An economic contraction.
4
The removal of soil and other loose material from the ground (or another surface) by wind, leaving it exposed to erosion.
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Rhymes for deflation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of deflation?
"deflation" (noun) means an act or instance of deflating.
What are the different meanings of deflation?
"deflation" has 3 main meanings: 1. An act or instance of deflating; 2. A decrease in the general price level, that is, in the nominal cost of goods and services as well as wages; 3. An economic contraction.