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inflationary

adjective
ɪn ˈfleɪ.ʃə.ner.i

Meaning

Characterized by or tending to cause monetary inflation; relating to rising prices.
Characterized by or tending to cause monetary inflation.
An economic condition where prices of goods increase.

Example Sentences

The government took measures to control inflationary pressures.

Excessive printing of money can lead to an inflationary crisis.

The country is facing inflationary pressure due to increased demand.

Synonyms

price-increasing, economic expansion, cost-raising, price-rising, cost-increasing, expansionary, Price-rising, Cost-increasing, Economic Growth-related
Entry 1
price-increasing, economic expansion, cost-raising
Entry 2
price-rising, cost-increasing, expansionary
Entry 3
Price-rising, Cost-increasing, Economic Growth-related

Antonyms

deflationary, price-stabilizing, cost-reducing, price-reducing, contractionary, Deflationary, Price-stabilized, Non-inflationary
Entry 1
deflationary, price-stabilizing, cost-reducing
Entry 2
deflationary, price-reducing, contractionary
Entry 3
Deflationary, Price-stabilized, Non-inflationary

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