Deflation Definition & Meaning
deflation
- noun
- (geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind; "a constant deflation of the desert landscape"
- a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices
- the act of letting the air out of something
"Deflation" in song lyrics
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"dollar deflation"
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"earth deflation"
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"Japan economy minister: About to exit prolonged deflation"
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Words that rhyme with deflation
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- What does deflation mean?
- (geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind; "a constant deflation of the desert landscape" a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices the act of letting the air out of something
- What part of speech is deflation?
- Deflation is a noun.
- How many definitions does deflation have?
- Deflation has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).