inflation
Translation
inflation
Examples
The government is trying to control inflation.
The government is trying to control inflation.
Inflation is currently at three per cent.
Inflation is currently at three percent.
Grammar Patterns
inflation of ((a percentage)) an inflation rate of 5%
Similar Words
Synonyms: price increase, rising prices; Antonyms: deflation
Etymology
From the verb 'inflate', from Latin 'inflare' (to blow into). The '-ion' suffix denotes an action or condition.
Memory Tips
Imagine prices being 'inflated' like a balloon, getting bigger and bigger.