Definition of deflation in English:

deflation

noun dɪˈfleɪʃ(ə)ndəˈfleɪʃ(ə)n

mass noun

1The action or process of deflating or being deflated.
the deflation of the illusion that the 1960s were a perpetual party
Example sentencesExamples
- With an almost instantaneous deflation of her aplomb, she shot off the drainer, out of the kitchen door and off onto the patio, complaining loudly all the way.
- Words of encouragement and advice, and indeed a supportive phone call during the week, have always compensated any feeling of deflation at the scales refusing to go downwards.
- Martin showed no signs of deflation after exiting the 6-2 mauling against Chester 48 hours earlier with nothing to show from a man of the match performance.
- The elation at Edgbaston and Old Trafford may well give way to substantial deflation at not being able to win this latest battle and go 2-1 up.
2Economics
Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.
a time of high unemployment and deflation
count noun a long deflation lasted until about 1896
Example sentencesExamples
- That's very different than what most think about when they hear the word deflation - the demand-deficient price declines of the 1930s.
- The last section provides three studies that explore the behavior of asset prices during deflations.
- ‘Growth (in Japan) has recently been constrained by persistent deflations and high levels of nonperforming loans that restrain bank lending,’ she said.
- They moved to reduce debt and their actions contributed to recession and more price deflation.
- Not every strong decline in asset prices causes deflation, but all major deflations in the world were related to a sudden, continuing and substantial fall in values of assets.
Synonyms
anticlimax, let-down, bathos, disappointment, disillusionment, decline, setback, reversal
3Geology
The removal of particles of rock, sand, etc. by the wind.
Example sentencesExamples
- If the lake bed became completely dry, material could have been lost through wind erosion or deflation.
- Wind deflation probably destroyed the original soil that formed on the upper Oliver Platform.

Derivatives

deflationist

adjective & noun dɪˈfleɪʃ(ə)nɪstdəˈfleɪʃ(ə)nəst

Here is one of the foremost deflationists arguing that silver is a great buy.
Example sentencesExamples
- If you are of the deflationist bent, then you believe that rates will be lower by 2010.
- Brüning's deflationist policies aggravated the economic difficulties and unrest mounted, fuelled by the Nazis.
- Recently, some deflationists have put forth an argument that a creature known as a ‘synthetic dollar short’ will drive a substantial appreciation of the dollar.
- Many deflationists argue that Germany will follow Japan into a deflationary spiral.

Origin

Late 19th century (in the sense 'release of air from something inflated'): from deflate; sense 3 via German from Latin deflat- 'blown away', from the verb deflare.

Definition of deflation in US English:

deflation

noundəˈfleɪʃ(ə)ndəˈflāSH(ə)n

1The action or process of deflating or being deflated.
deflation of the illusion that the 1960s were a perpetual party
Example sentencesExamples
- With an almost instantaneous deflation of her aplomb, she shot off the drainer, out of the kitchen door and off onto the patio, complaining loudly all the way.
- The elation at Edgbaston and Old Trafford may well give way to substantial deflation at not being able to win this latest battle and go 2-1 up.
- Words of encouragement and advice, and indeed a supportive phone call during the week, have always compensated any feeling of deflation at the scales refusing to go downwards.
- Martin showed no signs of deflation after exiting the 6-2 mauling against Chester 48 hours earlier with nothing to show from a man of the match performance.
2Economics
Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.
Example sentencesExamples
- The last section provides three studies that explore the behavior of asset prices during deflations.
- That's very different than what most think about when they hear the word deflation - the demand-deficient price declines of the 1930s.
- ‘Growth (in Japan) has recently been constrained by persistent deflations and high levels of nonperforming loans that restrain bank lending,’ she said.
- They moved to reduce debt and their actions contributed to recession and more price deflation.
- Not every strong decline in asset prices causes deflation, but all major deflations in the world were related to a sudden, continuing and substantial fall in values of assets.
Synonyms
anticlimax, let-down, bathos, disappointment, disillusionment, decline, setback, reversal
3Geology
The removal of particles of rock, sand, etc. by the wind.
Example sentencesExamples
- If the lake bed became completely dry, material could have been lost through wind erosion or deflation.
- Wind deflation probably destroyed the original soil that formed on the upper Oliver Platform.

Origin

Late 19th century (in the sense ‘release of air from something inflated’): from deflate; deflation (sense 3) via German from Latin deflat- ‘blown away’, from the verb deflare.

单词	deflation
释义	Definition of deflation in English: deflation noun dɪˈfleɪʃ(ə)ndəˈfleɪʃ(ə)n mass noun 1The action or process of deflating or being deflated. the deflation of the illusion that the 1960s were a perpetual party Example sentencesExamples With an almost instantaneous deflation of her aplomb, she shot off the drainer, out of the kitchen door and off onto the patio, complaining loudly all the way. Words of encouragement and advice, and indeed a supportive phone call during the week, have always compensated any feeling of deflation at the scales refusing to go downwards. Martin showed no signs of deflation after exiting the 6-2 mauling against Chester 48 hours earlier with nothing to show from a man of the match performance. The elation at Edgbaston and Old Trafford may well give way to substantial deflation at not being able to win this latest battle and go 2-1 up. 2Economics Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy. a time of high unemployment and deflation count noun a long deflation lasted until about 1896 Example sentencesExamples That's very different than what most think about when they hear the word deflation - the demand-deficient price declines of the 1930s. The last section provides three studies that explore the behavior of asset prices during deflations. ‘Growth (in Japan) has recently been constrained by persistent deflations and high levels of nonperforming loans that restrain bank lending,’ she said. They moved to reduce debt and their actions contributed to recession and more price deflation. Not every strong decline in asset prices causes deflation, but all major deflations in the world were related to a sudden, continuing and substantial fall in values of assets. Synonyms anticlimax, let-down, bathos, disappointment, disillusionment, decline, setback, reversal 3Geology The removal of particles of rock, sand, etc. by the wind. Example sentencesExamples If the lake bed became completely dry, material could have been lost through wind erosion or deflation. Wind deflation probably destroyed the original soil that formed on the upper Oliver Platform. Derivatives deflationist adjective & noun dɪˈfleɪʃ(ə)nɪstdəˈfleɪʃ(ə)nəst Here is one of the foremost deflationists arguing that silver is a great buy. Example sentencesExamples If you are of the deflationist bent, then you believe that rates will be lower by 2010. Brüning's deflationist policies aggravated the economic difficulties and unrest mounted, fuelled by the Nazis. Recently, some deflationists have put forth an argument that a creature known as a ‘synthetic dollar short’ will drive a substantial appreciation of the dollar. Many deflationists argue that Germany will follow Japan into a deflationary spiral. Origin Late 19th century (in the sense 'release of air from something inflated'): from deflate; sense 3 via German from Latin deflat- 'blown away', from the verb deflare. Definition of deflation in US English: deflation noundəˈfleɪʃ(ə)ndəˈflāSH(ə)n 1The action or process of deflating or being deflated. deflation of the illusion that the 1960s were a perpetual party Example sentencesExamples With an almost instantaneous deflation of her aplomb, she shot off the drainer, out of the kitchen door and off onto the patio, complaining loudly all the way. The elation at Edgbaston and Old Trafford may well give way to substantial deflation at not being able to win this latest battle and go 2-1 up. Words of encouragement and advice, and indeed a supportive phone call during the week, have always compensated any feeling of deflation at the scales refusing to go downwards. Martin showed no signs of deflation after exiting the 6-2 mauling against Chester 48 hours earlier with nothing to show from a man of the match performance. 2Economics Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy. Example sentencesExamples The last section provides three studies that explore the behavior of asset prices during deflations. That's very different than what most think about when they hear the word deflation - the demand-deficient price declines of the 1930s. ‘Growth (in Japan) has recently been constrained by persistent deflations and high levels of nonperforming loans that restrain bank lending,’ she said. They moved to reduce debt and their actions contributed to recession and more price deflation. Not every strong decline in asset prices causes deflation, but all major deflations in the world were related to a sudden, continuing and substantial fall in values of assets. Synonyms anticlimax, let-down, bathos, disappointment, disillusionment, decline, setback, reversal 3Geology The removal of particles of rock, sand, etc. by the wind. Example sentencesExamples If the lake bed became completely dry, material could have been lost through wind erosion or deflation. Wind deflation probably destroyed the original soil that formed on the upper Oliver Platform. Origin Late 19th century (in the sense ‘release of air from something inflated’): from deflate; deflation (sense 3) via German from Latin deflat- ‘blown away’, from the verb deflare.
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