hyperinflation
|hy/per/in/fla/tion|
/ˌhaɪpərɪnˈfleɪʃən/
extreme inflation
Etymology
'hyperinflation' originates from the prefix 'hyper-' meaning 'excessive' and the word 'inflation', which comes from Latin 'inflare', meaning 'to blow into'.
'hyperinflation' was formed in the 20th century by combining 'hyper-' with 'inflation', reflecting the extreme nature of the economic condition.
Initially, 'inflation' referred to a general increase in prices, but 'hyperinflation' evolved to describe an extreme and rapid version of this phenomenon.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an extremely rapid or out of control inflation, often exceeding 50% per month.
The country experienced hyperinflation, causing prices to double every few days.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 21:10