disinflation

American  

[dis-in-fley-shuhn] / ˌdɪs ɪnˈfleɪ ʃən /

noun

Economics.

1. a period or process of slowing the rate of inflation.

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disinflation British  

/ ˌdɪsɪnˈfleɪʃən /

noun

1. economics a reduction or stabilization of the general price level intended to improve the balance of payments without incurring reductions in output, employment, and investment Compare deflation

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Other Word Forms

• disinflationary adjective

Etymology

Origin of disinflation

First recorded in 1875–80; dis- ¹ + inflation

Compare meaning

How does disinflation compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• disinflation vs. deflation

Example Sentences

“This latest supply shock only intensifies that dynamic, flipping the recent market narrative on disinflation and putting more upward pressure on bond yields.”

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

“Amid ongoing disinflation, the negative correlation between equities and bonds has returned, restoring Treasurys as a portfolio diversification and protection tool,” they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Some Fed officials said they wouldn’t support additional cuts “until there was a clear indication that the progress of disinflation was firmly back on track.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

They also cautioned about disinflation in rents persisting.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

“Data of this ilk would reinforce the idea that the U.S. economy continues to experience gradual disinflation, despite the upside price risks presented by tariffs,” Pepperstone’s Michael Brown said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026