Inflationary

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfleɪʃəˌnɛri/

Definitions of inflationary

adjective relating to or characterized by inflation, especially a rise in prices

Example Sentences

A1 The inflationary prices made it difficult for people to afford basic necessities.

A2 The inflationary trend in the economy led to a decrease in purchasing power.

B1 The government implemented measures to combat the inflationary pressures on the economy.

B2 Investors were concerned about the potential inflationary impact of the new government policies.

C1 Economists debated the long-term effects of the inflationary policies on the country's economic stability.

C2 The central bank intervened to control the inflationary spiral and stabilize the economy.

Examples of inflationary in a Sentence

formal The government implemented measures to control the inflationary pressures on the economy.

informal Prices are going up because of inflationary reasons.

slang I heard that the inflationary trend is hitting everyone's pockets hard.

figurative Her extravagant spending habits created an inflationary effect on the family budget.

Grammatical Forms of inflationary

• past tense: inflationed
• plural: inflationaries
• comparative: more inflationary
• superlative: most inflationary
• present tense: inflates
• future tense: will inflate
• perfect tense: has inflated
• continuous tense: is inflating
• singular: inflationary
• positive degree: inflationary
• infinitive: to inflate
• gerund: inflating
• participle: inflated

Origin and Evolution of inflationary

First Known Use: 1870 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inflationary' originated from the Latin word 'inflatio', which means a blowing up or puffing up.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the economic context to describe a rise in prices, the term 'inflationary' has evolved to also encompass a broader range of contexts such as the expansion of a universe or an increase in the quantity of money in circulation.