(n) (geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind, Example: a constant deflation of the desert landscape
(adj) associated with or tending to cause decreases in consumer prices or increases in the purchasing power of money, Ant.inflationary, Example: deflationary measures
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53
v. t. [ Pref. de- down + L. flare, flatus to blow. ] To reduce from an inflated condition; used literally and metaphorically; as, to deflate a tire; to deflate expectations. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
2. a fall in the average prices of goods and services; -- usually associated with contraction of economic activity. Opposite of inflation. Compare disinflation. [ PJC ]
3. the reduction of available credit or a contraction of economic activity resulting from or associated with a decline of prices. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
4. the act of letting the air out of something. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
5. (Geol.) the erosion of land structures such as sand or soil due to the action of wind. RHUD [ PJC ]
adj. 1. of or pertaining to deflation; as, deflationary signs. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
2. (Economics) associated with or tending to cause decreases in consumer prices or increases in the purchasing power of money; as, deflationary measures. Opposite of inflationary. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
n. a statistical factor designed to remove the effect of inflation; inflation adjusted variables are in constant dollars; as, the GNP deflator.. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
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