reflation

noun

re·​fla·​tion (ˌ)rē-ˈflā-shən How to pronounce reflation (audio)
: restoration of deflated prices to a desirable level
reflate verb
reflationary adjective

Examples of reflation in a Sentence

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Mark Ralston | Afp | Getty Images The recent rebound in China’s government bond yields is not a sign of reflation, economists say, as persisting deflationary pressure is expected to keep borrowing costs low. Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025 Despite expectations of reflation and pro-growth policies under the new U.S. administration, oil prices have remained stagnant. Trefis Team, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Covid, then reflation, then supply-chain inflation, then a tardy Fed, then war. James MacKintosh, WSJ, 15 Mar. 2022 The move is a clear sign the reflation trade is back on track. Bernhard Warner, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2021 See All Example Sentences for reflation

Word History

Etymology

re- + -flation (as in deflation)

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reflation was in 1932

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“Reflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reflation. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.

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