deflationary
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7.3
- adjective
- /dɪˈfleɪʃənɛri/
- Specialized
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deflacionario
- During a deflationary period, consumer spending often decreases as people expect prices to fall further.
- deflationary policies
Cash only works in a deflationary time.
- Cash only works in a deflationary time.
- But what you can do is, so this is a deflationary part of it.
Examples
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I see nothing but a deflationary spiral that is picking up speed with every passing day.
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This of course means that they tighten their belts, spend less, worsening the deflationary spiral.
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If history is any guide, this deflationary process is likely to continue for several years.
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This is a massive deflationary wave and I think the Fed is too tight right now.
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You end up with a deflationary bust.
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Was the government happy or unhappy about these deflationary conditions?
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The following is a general asset allocation guide for a deflationary environment.
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As a corollary, an economy will experience deflationary decline whenever demand drops before production does.
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Stubborn consumers holding out for sales as deflationary pressures loom over the recovery?
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Historically, American prosperity has been built on broad growth in the G.D.P of five percent or greater, and now, with the deflationary pressures of the global economy, that kind of growth can be achieved without the negative side effects of rampant inflation.
Synonyms
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That reduces economic activity by lowering spending or the money supply
Antonyms
Compounds
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A situation when falling prices and wages cause more falls and make the economy worse
How Deflationary
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word deflationary comes from the prefix de- ('down') and the same root as inflate ('to fill with air'), so it means 'bring down' or reduce levels. So a deflationary period is when prices fall and your money can 'buy more'.