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deflationary

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective deflationary has 1 sense
  1. deflationary - associated with or tending to cause decreases in consumer prices or increases in the purchasing power of money; "deflationary measures"
    Antonym:
    inflationary

Definitions from the Web

Deflationary

Definition:

Deflationary refers to the process or condition of reducing or decreasing the general level of prices in an economy.

Parts of Speech:

  • Adjective: deflationary
  • Noun: deflation

Sense 1 - Adjective:

When used as an adjective, deflationary describes something that causes or is related to deflation.

Usage:

The deflationary measures adopted by the government worsened the economic situation.

Sample Sentence 1:

The deflationary policies implemented by the central bank are aimed at reducing inflation rates.

Sample Sentence 2:

During periods of deflationary pressure, consumers tend to delay their purchases in anticipation of lower prices.

Sense 2 - Noun:

As a noun, deflation refers to the act or process of reducing the level of prices or currency value.

Usage:

The deflation experienced by the country had a significant impact on businesses and job opportunities.

Sample Sentence 1:

The central bank's intervention prevented the economy from falling into a deflation, which could have led to a recession.

Sample Sentence 2:

The prolonged deflation has caused a decline in consumer spending and investment, affecting the overall economic growth.

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