inflation

ɪnˈfleɪʃən
nounIntermediate
💰Finance
technical

a sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy, leading to a decrease in the purchasing power of money

केंद्रीय बैंक मुद्रास्फीति को नियंत्रित करने के लिए ब्याज दरों में वृद्धि कर सकता है।

The central bank may raise interest rates to control inflation.

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Inflation is typically measured as an annual percentage change in a general price index (e.g., CPI).

general

a rise in the general level of prices in an economy, often caused by an increase in demand or a decrease in supply

मुद्रास्फीति के कारण जीवन की लागत बढ़ रही है।

The cost of living is rising due to inflation.

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Inflation can be caused by factors such as monetary policy, supply shocks, or wage-price spirals.

Collocations

control inflationमुद्रास्फीति को नियंत्रित करनाhigh inflationउच्च मुद्रास्फीतिinflation rateमुद्रास्फीति दर

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Related Phrases

hyperinflationphrase
extremely rapid and out-of-control inflation
stagflationphrase
a combination of stagnant economic growth and high inflation

💡Pro Tip

Understanding Inflation

Inflation is not just about rising prices; it reflects a decrease in the purchasing power of money over time.

Gold Rule

Central Bank Role

Central banks often use monetary policy tools like interest rates to manage inflation.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'inflatio' (swelling, puffing up), from 'inflare' (to blow into, inflate).

📝Usage Notes

In economics, inflation is typically measured as an annual percentage change in a general price index (e.g., Consumer Price Index).

Word Breakdown

in-
into, within
prefix
+
-flate
to blow, expand
root
+
-ion
action or state
suffix
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