Definition of Reflation

1. Noun. Inflation of currency after a period of deflation; restore the system to a previous state.

Generic synonyms: Inflation, Rising Prices
Derivative terms: Reflate, Reflate

Definition of Reflation

1. Noun. (economics) The act of restoring a deflated general level of prices to a previous or desired level. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Reflation

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Reflation

reflagged
reflagging
reflags
reflame
reflamed
reflames
reflaming
reflash
reflashed
reflashes
reflashing
reflate
reflated
reflates
reflating
reflation
reflationary
reflations
reflect
reflect on
reflect upon
reflectance
reflectances
reflectancies
reflectancy
reflected
reflected colours
reflected light
reflected ray

Literary usage of Reflation

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Pennsylvania Archives by Pennsylvania Dept. of public instruction, Pennsylvania State Library (1890)
"... seised had been distilled from domestick materials in a country place; and when such whisky is not subjected to the reflation of marks and certificates ..."

2. A General History of Ireland: From the Earliest Accounts to the Death of by John Huddlestone Wynne (1773)
"... when the news of the reflation of arms, put an end to their views and dividing his army, ... reflation ..."

Other Resources:

Search for Reflation on Dictionary.com!Search for Reflation on Thesaurus.com!Search for Reflation on Google!Search for Reflation on Wikipedia!

Search