adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Intended to counteract or reverse inflation or its effects.

   "A number of anti-inflationary policies were discussed by the Fed."

Synonyms

All synonyms

counter-inflation

Example

More examples

"A number of anti-inflationary policies were discussed by the Fed."

Etymology

From anti- + inflationary.

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