inflation

inflation

CEFR: C1-C2 /in-fla-tion/ [ih2.n.f.l.ey1.sh.ah0.n]

Definition: A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money

Example Sentences:
In a downward inflation trend, salary expectations lag the decreases in inflation. In December he indicated that he was concerned about inflation and the excessive risk taking in the markets.