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Deflation
deh-FLAY-shun
/dɪˈfleɪʃən/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Deflation
Dictionary meaning
A general decline in prices, often associated with reduced consumer spending.
Examples
- Japan experienced a prolonged period of deflation throughout the 1990s.
Pronunciation tips
Three syllables. Stress on second syllable. Opposite of inflation.
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