deflation
noun/dɪˈfleɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #13,895 most common English word
Meaning
a general decrease in the price level of goods and services in an economy over time.
Example sentence
The country experienced severe deflation after the financial crisis, causing prices to fall dramatically.
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