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deflation
What does deflation mean?
deflation (noun): a decrease in the general price level, that is, in the nominal cost of goods and services as well as wages.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce deflation?
/dɪˈfleɪʃən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does deflation come from?
From deflate + -ion.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are antonyms of deflation?
Words related to deflation
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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a decrease in the general price level, that is, in the nominal cost of goods and services as well as wages
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