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inflation

nounfemininegeneral usevery common/ĩflɐˈsɐ̃w̃/in·fla·ção

Definition

1

A general and sustained increase in the prices of goods and services in an economy over a period of time.

Usage examples

Inflation has eroded the purchasing power of consumers.
The government's main economic goal is to keep inflation low.

Antonyms

Common combinations

inflation raterunaway inflationinflation targetcore inflation