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deflationary

/dɪˈfleɪʃənɛri/
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deflationary Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to, characterized by, or tending to cause a general reduction in price levels, economic output, or the supply of money and credit.

Example

"The central bank lowered interest rates to counteract the deflationary pressures weighing on the housing market."

2

Tending to diminish, lessen, or puncture confidence, enthusiasm, or self-importance.

Example

"The critic's sharp review had a noticeably deflationary effect on the cast's opening-night excitement."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In economics, distinguish between 'deflationary' (causing an actual decrease in overall price levels) and 'disinflationary' (causing a slowdown in the rate of inflation while prices still continue to rise).

• Rhymes for deflationary

• Nearby Words

deflate
deflated
deflation
deflationary
deflect
deflectable
deflection

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deflationary. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deflationary
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