deflation Synonyms & Antonyms
/dɪˈfleɪʃən/
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Deflation as a Noun
1
An act or instance of deflating.
The loss caused utter deflation and disappointment among the fans.
2
A decrease in the general price level, that is, in the nominal cost of goods and services as well as wages.
3
An economic contraction.
4
The removal of soil and other loose material from the ground (or another surface) by wind, leaving it exposed to erosion.
Deflation in a Sentence
The loss caused utter deflation and disappointment among the fans.
Word Forms & Grammar
deflation (countable and uncountable, plural deflations)
Words That Rhyme With Deflation
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Origin of Deflation
From deflate + -ion.
Deflation at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈfleɪʃən/ |
| Meaning | An act or instance of deflating |
| Plural | deflations |