Inflating: meaning, definitions and examples

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inflating

 

[ ษชnหˆfleษชtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

economic term

Inflating refers to the increase in the general price levels of goods and services in an economy over a period of time. It is often measured through indices such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Inflation reduces the purchasing power of money, meaning consumers are able to buy less with the same amount of currency.

Synonyms

expanding, inflationary

Examples of usage

  • The government is concerned about inflating prices.
  • Inflating currency can lead to economic instability.
  • Investors worry about the impact of inflating costs on their savings.
Context #2 | Verb

physical action

In a physical sense, inflating means to fill something with air or gas, causing it to become larger or swell. This action is commonly associated with balloons and tires. Proper inflation is essential for maintaining the right shape and functionality of the item being inflated.

Synonyms

blowing up, expanding, pumping

Examples of usage

  • I am inflating the tire before our trip.
  • She is inflating the balloon for the party.
  • The air pump is used for inflating sports equipment.

Translations

Translations of the word "inflating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inflar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ‚เคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช aufpumpen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengembang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะดัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nadmuchiwanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่†จใ‚‰ใพใ›ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gonfler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inflar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸiลŸirmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€ํ’€๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nafouknout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nafรบknuลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ……ๆฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ napihovati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blรกsa upp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะฐะดัƒัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒคแƒแƒ แƒ—แƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸiลŸirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inflar

Etymology

The term 'inflate' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the Latin word 'inflatus', meaning 'to blow into' or 'to swell'. The prefix 'in-' suggests 'in' or 'into', while 'flare' comes from 'flare', which implies a swelling or expansion. Initially, the term was used in the context of filling up objects with air or gas. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, 'inflate' had started being applied in economic contexts to describe the rising prices and the expansion of the money supply. As the economic implications of inflation became more pronounced during the 20th century, particularly during and after the Great Depression and World War II, the term became more widely used in economics and finance literature.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,947, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.