Anti-inflationary
of, pertaining to, reflective of, or causing :
inflationary prices.
Historical Examples
These bonds represent a convenient method of investment for small savers, and also an anti-inflationary method of refinancing.
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adjective
of or relating to measures to counteract or combat inflation
adjective
of, relating to, causing, or characterized by inflation: inflationary wage claims
adj.
1916, from inflation + -ary.
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