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- [dih-fley-shuh n]
- /dɪˈfleɪ ʃən/
- /dɪˈfleɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-fley-shuh n]
- /dɪˈfleɪ ʃən/
Definitions of deflation word
- uncountable noun deflation Deflation is a reduction in economic activity that leads to lower levels of industrial output, employment, investment, trade, profits, and prices. 3
- noun deflation the act of deflating or state of being deflated 3
- noun deflation a reduction in the level of total spending and economic activity resulting in lower levels of output, employment, investment, trade, profits, and prices 3
- noun deflation the removal of loose rock material, sand, and dust by the wind 3
- noun deflation a deflating or being deflated 3
- noun deflation a reduction in the general level of prices as a result of a severe decline in economic activity 3
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Origin of deflation
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; deflate + -ion
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Parts of speech for Deflation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deflation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
deflation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deflation
noun deflation
- undoing — the reversing of what has been done; annulling.
- humiliation — an act or instance of humiliating or being humiliated.
- downfall — descent to a lower position or standing; overthrow; ruin.
- setback — Surveying. the interval by which a chain or tape exceeds the length being measured.
- down — from higher to lower; in descending direction or order; toward, into, or in a lower position: to come down the ladder.
Antonyms for deflation
noun deflation
- building — A building is a structure that has a roof and walls, for example a house or a factory.
- success — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
- accomplishment — An accomplishment is something remarkable that has been done or achieved.
- achievement — An achievement is something which someone has succeeded in doing, especially after a lot of effort.
- improvement — an act of improving or the state of being improved.
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