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inflationary

/ˌɪnˈfleɪʃəˌnɛɹi/

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What does inflationary mean?

adjective

  1. Causing or liable to cause inflation.
  2. Of or relating to inflation.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˌɪnˈfleɪʃəˌnɛɹi/

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The government has hoped that dynamic growth would boost real incomes, reduce inflationary pressures, and permit the expansion of welfare benefits.
United States. Central Intelligence AgencyThe 1990 CIA World FactbookProject Gutenberg ebook #14
This growth ultimately led to an overheated situation characterized by a tight labor market, strong inflationary pressures, and a rapidly rising current account deficit.
United States. Central Intelligence AgencyThe 1993 CIA World FactbookProject Gutenberg ebook #87