inflationary

adjective

in·​fla·​tion·​ary in-ˈflā-shə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce inflationary (audio)
: of, characterized by, or productive of inflation
inflationary policies

Examples of inflationary in a Sentence

He blames the bad economy on the government's inflationary policies.
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However, policymakers are watching for any inflationary impact from tariffs. Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025 Most economic analyses say the tariffs will worsen inflationary pressures and subtract from economic growth, but Trump has used the taxes as a way to assert the diplomatic and financial power of the U.S. on both rivals and allies. Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025 In the years following it, though, inflationary pressures have caused more spending on credit cards, and levels now are close to the all-time highs in 2008. Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025 Investors fear the tax and spending bill could put upward pressure on bond yields that already face inflationary concerns from rising tariffs. Yun Li, CNBC, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for inflationary

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First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inflationary was in 1920

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“Inflationary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflationary. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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inflationary

adjective
in·​fla·​tion·​ary in-ˈflā-shə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce inflationary (audio)
: of, relating to, or causing inflation
an inflationary policy

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