Deflationary: meaning, definitions and examples
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deflationary
[ dษชหfleษชสษnษri ]
economic condition
Deflationary refers to a situation in an economy where the general price levels of goods and services are falling. This condition often leads to a decrease in consumer spending as people anticipate lower prices in the future, which can result in reduced production and increased unemployment. Deflationary pressures can be harmful, as they may contribute to an economic recession. It is the opposite of inflationary, where prices rise.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The deflationary trend has caused concern among economists.
- Many businesses are struggling in this deflationary environment.
- Central banks often intervene to counter deflationary pressures.
Translations
Translations of the word "deflationary" in other languages:
๐ต๐น deflacionรกrio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคเฅเคเคจเคเคพเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช deflationรคr
๐ฎ๐ฉ deflasi
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะตัะปัััะนะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ deflacyjny
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใฌใฎ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉflationniste
๐ช๐ธ deflacionario
๐น๐ท deflasyonist
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ํ๋ ์ด์ ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงููู ุงุดู
๐จ๐ฟ deflaฤnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ deflaฤnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้่ดง็ดง็ผฉ็
๐ธ๐ฎ deflacijski
๐ฎ๐ธ deflational
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะตัะปััะธัะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแคแแแชแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ deflyasiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ deflacionario
Word origin
The term 'deflationary' derives from the word 'deflation,' which was first used in the early 20th century, emerging from economic discussions during times of economic crisis. The prefix 'de-' indicates a reversal or reduction, while 'flation' relates to inflation, which comes from the Latin word 'inflatio,' meaning 'to inflate.' Initially, deflation was discussed in the context of the post-World War I economic climate, where many countries experienced significant decreases in prices due to decreased demand and increased supply. Over the decades, the concept has evolved, becoming an essential part of economic theory and policy, especially in light of the Great Depression in the 1930s, which illustrated the devastating effects of prolonged deflationary periods.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,694, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 26691 unabashed
- 26692 unleavened
- 26693 libertine
- 26694 deflationary
- 26695 toying
- 26696 birthing
- 26697 tangentially
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