word
disinflation
dis-in-FLAY-shun
ˌdɪsɪnˈfleɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
disinflation
Dictionary meaning
A slowing in the rate of inflation while prices are still rising overall.
History and origin
Economics terminology.
Examples
- Falling energy prices contributed to disinflation across the region.
Common mispronunciations
dis-IN-flation
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