Word
inflationary
Phoneticsin·fla·tion·ary
US/ˌɪnˈfɫeɪʃəˌnɛɹi/
UK/ɪnflˈeɪʃənəɹi/
Economics
Definition
adj. relating to a time when prices for goods and services go up quickly. It describes things that cause or are caused by a rise in the general price level.
adj. relating to or tending to cause a rise in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time.
Examples
“The central bank is worried about inflationary pressures.”
“The government introduced several inflationary measures to control the rising cost of living for its citizens.”
“Economists debated whether the sudden increase in energy prices was a temporary shock or a sign of a more permanent inflationary trend that would require immediate intervention.”
Examples
simple
“The central bank is worried about inflationary pressures.”
contextual
“The government introduced several inflationary measures to control the rising cost of living for its citizens.”
complex
“Economists debated whether the sudden increase in energy prices was a temporary shock or a sign of a more permanent inflationary trend that would require immediate intervention.”
Real-World Examples
“As demand slows, businesses have less room to raise prices, easing inflationary pressures.” “Burnham said the inflationary pressures were “driven by the situation in the Middle East”, which was a problem for countries around the world.” Word family
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NOUN
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-1
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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