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deflation

dɪˈfleɪʃən
WordNet
  1. (n) deflation
    the act of letting the air out of something
  2. (n) deflation
    a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices
  3. (n) deflation
    (geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind "a constant deflation of the desert landscape"
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  1. (n) deflation
    The act of deflating.
  2. (n) deflation
    In geology, denudation by the action of the wind bearing solid particles.
Quotations
Comedy deflates the sense precisely so that the underlying lubricity and malice may bubble to the surface.
Paul Goodman
Usage in the news

It's the Housing Market Deflation . ashingtonpost.com

Deflation Is Centered in Goods Prices. businessweek.com

The second of our series of blog posts on China's economic challenges over the next 12-18 months focuses on deflation . icis.com

Deflated Kansas defenders Greg Brown (5) and Bradley McDougald (24) make their way off the field following the Jayhawks' heartbreaking 21-17 loss to Texas on Saturday, Oct 27, 2012 at Memorial Stadium. ljworld.com

ECONOMIST-AUTHOR REVEALS THE ORIGINS & CONSEQUENCES OF THE INFLATION & DEFLATION OF THE STOCK & HOUSING BUBBLES. americanfreepress.net

Big Demand for Bonds Suggests Fed Is Winning Deflation Battle. online.wsj.com

It's no surprise that everyone in the US is talking about deflation. forbes.com

Indeed, the bond market is pricing in deflation. forbes.com

Kishiwada Journal;In Japan, Deflating a Poisonous Pufferfish Legend. nytimes.com

Those mistakes then feed on themselves in " reflexive " ways that, when taken to extremes, result in situations such as the now-deflating US housing bubble. usatoday.com

We all know how powerful China is becoming, but powerful enough to deflate the ego of one of Hollywood's most sought-after leading men. observer.com

Trial Balloons On Rights Issue Are Deflated By Democrats. nytimes.com

No better way to get over a deflating loss than with a good old fashion caption contest. blog.oregonlive.com

San Marino scores twice in fourth quarter, deflates Crescenta Valley. glendalenewspress.com

The latest issue of Glamour comes out and a fresh batch of ladies' self-images deflate like balloons unsuccessfully tied. columbiamissourian.com

Usage in scientific papers

GDP deflator represents inflation in the study.
Inflation as a function of labor force change rate: cointegration test for the USA

GDP deflator and CPI represent inflation in the study.
Relationship between inflation, unemployment and labor force change rate in France: cointegration test

Measured time series in France: GDP deflator, CPI, unemployment, and labor force change rate – a); and their first differences – b).
Relationship between inflation, unemployment and labor force change rate in France: cointegration test

Measured and predicted GDP deflator - a), and their difference - b). The predicted time series is based on the measured labor force change rate and unemployment.
Relationship between inflation, unemployment and labor force change rate in France: cointegration test

Cumulative curves for measured and predicted GDP deflator.
Relationship between inflation, unemployment and labor force change rate in France: cointegration test

Usage in literature

Eventually, they were compelled to sell these properties at deflated prices. "The Black Experience in America" by Norman Coombs

I also found Atmananda's deflated view of himself a relief. "Take Me for a Ride" by Mark E. Laxer

He was looking yellow and deflated. "Tono Bungay" by H. G. Wells

At the outbreak of war she was lying deflated in the shed at Farnborough. "British Airships, Past, Present, and Future" by George Whale

Associated words: parachute, inflate, inflation, deflate, deflation, dirigible. "Putnam's Word Book" by Louis A. Flemming

On landing they would solemnly don their clothes, deflate the skins, and go their way. "War in the Garden of Eden" by Kermit Roosevelt

Then the start was made, with the bag partially deflated and lying in limp, wet folds on its framework. "The Boy Inventors' Radio Telephone" by Richard Bonner

Bartley's egoism was slightly deflated. "Partners of Chance" by Henry Herbert Knibbs

Face like a three-parts deflated football. "If Winter Comes" by A.S.M. Hutchinson

Anxiety seemed to be a physical thing deflating my breast and loins. "Tell England" by Ernest Raymond

Usage in poetry
Mighty things were done at Casey's; mighty bouts anticipated
Made the Sunday church-door topic for a month ahead at least;
On the cheerless Sundays after, with misguided hope deflated,
We explained away our failures as we waited for the priest.