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INFLATION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Inflation.

Inflation - as a noun

A general and progressive increase in prices

Example: "In inflation everything gets more valuable except money"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rising prices
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
economic process
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
deflationdisinflation

(cosmology) a brief exponential expansion of the universe (faster than the speed of light) postulated to have occurred shortly after the big bang

Lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ostentationostentatiousnesspompositypompousnesspretentiousnesspuffinesssplashiness

The act of filling something with air

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
deflation

Example Sentences

"The inflation rate for this year is projected to be around 2%."
"The government is taking measures to control inflation and stabilize the economy."
"High inflation is eroding the purchasing power of the currency."
"The central bank increased interest rates to curb inflation."
"Rapid inflation can negatively impact the economy."
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Word Game Points

Is INFLATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, inflation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INFLATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is INFLATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, inflation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INFLATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is INFLATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, inflation is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INFLATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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