inflationary

American

[in-fley-shuh-ner-ee] / ɪnˈfleɪ ʃəˌnɛr i /

adjective

of, pertaining to, reflective of, or causing inflation.

inflationary prices.

Other Word Forms

anti-inflationary adjective
counterinflationary adjective
noninflationary adjective
overinflationary adjective
postinflationary adjective
preinflationary adjective

Etymology

Origin of inflationary

First recorded in 1915–20; inflation + -ary

Example Sentences

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Gas prices also soared Monday -- dealing another blow to the world economy -- as Qatar is a key exporter of liquefied natural gas, heightening inflationary risks.

From Barron's

In that environment, monetary easing “may not be able to ameliorate” AI-related job losses without “increasing inflationary pressure,” she said.

From Barron's

“Bearing down on those underlying inflationary pressures remains necessary,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Still, Matejka and team find no evidence of overheating or increasing inflationary pressures.

From MarketWatch

He said the added costs are generally borne by end users and consumers, "contributing to higher prices and, ultimately, inflationary pressure".

From BBC

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