Disinflationary

/ˌdɪsɪnˈfleɪʃəneri/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or causing disinflation; having the effect of reducing the rate of inflation.

Etymology

From disinflation + -ary (adjective suffix). Emerged in economic analysis and policy discussions.

Kelly Says

When governments adopt disinflationary policies, they're basically choosing to slow growth temporarily to make prices stable long-term—it's like hitting the brakes!

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