inflationary
adjective/ɪnˈfleɪʃəˌnɛri/
Frequency rank: #14,494 most common English word
Meaning
relating to or causing a general increase in prices over time.
Example sentence
The government raised interest rates to control inflationary pressure in the economy.
Synonyms & related words
- rising
- escalating
- expansionary
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