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Deflation (Noun)

Meaning 1

The act of letting the air out of something.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Antonyms

  • Inflation

Hypernyms

  • Step-down
  • Reduction
  • Diminution

Related Words

  • Deflate (verb)

Meaning 2

A contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Antonyms

  • Disinflation
  • Inflation

Related Words

  • Deflationary (adjective)
  • Deflate (verb)

Meaning 3

(geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind; "a constant deflation of the desert landscape".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Hypernyms

  • Eroding
  • Wearing Away
  • Eating Away
  • Wearing
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