Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.
Inflation
/ɪnˈfleɪʃən/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The central bank aims to control inflation rates.
Rising inflation has affected food prices globally.
Persistent inflation erodes purchasing power over time.
Etymology:
From Latin inflatio, meaning to blow up or puff up, stemming from in- (into) + flare (to blow). The term was first used in the 19th century to describe an increase in money supply.
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