disinflation

noun

dis·​in·​fla·​tion ˌdis-in-ˈflā-shən How to pronounce disinflation (audio)
: a reversal of inflationary pressures
disinflationary
ˌdis-in-ˈflā-shə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce disinflation (audio)
adjective

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This, however, was one of the slowest year-over-year increases in months—a sign of what Gerli calls disinflation. — Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025 Rising unemployment or signs of disinflation in the second half of the year could lead to more aggressive rate cuts than currently planned. — Hillary Stalker, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Jan. 2025 Such a plateau is frustrating after seeing significant disinflation in the preceding few years. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026 The May and June CPI prints will land during the same window when policymakers are trying to determine whether the disinflation trend from 2024 remains intact. — Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for disinflation

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of disinflation was in 1880

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“Disinflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disinflation. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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