noun
deflation
Deflation (noun) means the act of letting the air out of something.
noun
1
The act of letting the air out of something.
"The loss caused utter deflation and disappointment among the fans."
2
(economics) A general fall in prices, so that goods, services and wages become cheaper.
3
A contraction in economic activity.
"The great deflation of the northern economy occurred with the rupturing of the Mackenzie Valley pipe dream."
— , Valley Pipe Dream Wrecked Economy (1978)
"It also must be acknowledged that Britain's problems won't be solved by an abrupt deflation of the economy."
— , Unions Hold Key To British Stability (1976)
4
(geology) The wearing away of loose soil from a surface by wind, leaving it open to further erosion.
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Antonyms
inflation
disinflation
Related words
Rhymes for deflation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of deflation?
"deflation" (noun) means the act of letting the air out of something.
What is the opposite of deflation?
Opposites of "deflation" include inflation, disinflation.
What are the different meanings of deflation?
"deflation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of letting the air out of something; 2. (economics) A general fall in prices, so that goods, services and wages become cheaper; 3. A contraction in economic activity.
