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inflation

noun in·fla·tion \in-ˈflā-shən\

: an act of inflating something : the state of being inflated

: a continual increase in the price of goods and services

Full Definition of INFLATION

1
:  an act of inflating :  a state of being inflated: as
a :  distension
b :  a hypothetical extremely brief period of very rapid expansion of the universe immediately following the big bang
c :  empty pretentiousness :  pomposity
2
:  a continuing rise in the general price level usually attributed to an increase in the volume of money and credit relative to available goods and services
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First Known Use of INFLATION

14th century

Other Economics Terms

actuary, compound interest, globalization, indemnity, portfolio, rentier, stagflation, usurer
INFLATION Defined for Kids

inflation

noun in·fla·tion \in-ˈflā-shən\

Definition of INFLATION for Kids

1
:  an act of filling with air or gas :  the state of being filled with air or gas <inflation of a balloon>
2
:  a continual rise in the price of goods and services

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