Disinflationary: meaning, definitions and examples
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disinflationary
[ dɪsɪnˈfleɪʃəneri ]
economic context
Disinflationary refers to a situation where the rate of inflation is decreasing. It implies a slowdown in the rate at which prices increase, not an outright decline in prices. This economic phenomenon can be indicative of changing monetary policy or changes in consumer demand.
Synonyms
decelerative, deflationary, moderative
Examples of usage
- The country is experiencing disinflationary trends.
- Disinflationary policies can help stabilize the economy.
- Analysts predict a disinflationary environment in the coming year.
Translations
Translations of the word "disinflationary" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desinflacionário
🇮🇳 अवस्फीति संबंधी
🇩🇪 desinflationär
🇮🇩 disinflasi
🇺🇦 дезінфляційний
🇵🇱 desinflacyjny
🇯🇵 デフレ抑制の
🇫🇷 désinflationniste
🇪🇸 desinflacionario
🇹🇷 disinflasyonist
🇰🇷 디스인플레이션의
🇸🇦 مضاد التضخم
🇨🇿 desinflační
🇸🇰 dezinflačný
🇨🇳 去通货膨胀的
🇸🇮 dezinflačni
🇮🇸 afslöppun
🇰🇿 дезинфляциялық
🇬🇪 დეზინფლაცია
🇦🇿 deflyasiyaya qarşı
🇲🇽 desinflacionario
Etymology
The term 'disinflationary' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' and the term 'inflation.' The prefix 'dis-' often indicates a reversal or removal of a state, while 'inflation' derives from the Latin 'inflatio,' meaning 'a blowing up' or 'inflating.' 'Inflation' became a prominent term in economics in the 20th century as economies moved away from the gold standard. As governments and central banks began to manage inflation levels through monetary policy, the need to describe a decrease in the inflation rate arose. Thus, 'disinflation' and its adjectival form 'disinflationary' entered the economic lexicon, gaining prominence particularly during periods of economic contraction or recovery when inflation rates fluctuated significantly.