1. Plural of disinflation; periods or instances of a decrease in the rate of inflation, where prices rise more slowly than before but do not necessarily fall.
Usage: economics; typically used in macroeconomic contexts

Examples

• The central bank's policies contributed to several disinflations throughout the decade.
• Economists predicted that disinflations would help stabilize the economy without causing recession.
• The 1990s saw significant disinflations in many developed nations.
• Disinflations can occur when demand weakens or supply increases.
• Policymakers carefully monitor disinflations to ensure they do not slip into deflation.