| inflation | Distention by a fluid or gas. Synonym: vesiculation. Origin: L. Inflatio, fr. In-flo, pp. -flatus, to blow into, inflate (05 Mar 2000) |
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| inflation, economic | An increase in the volume of money and credit relative to available goods resulting in a substantial and continuing rise in the general price level. (12 Dec 1998) |