hyperinflation

Definition

Excessive inflation.

Etymology

From hyper- + inflation.

Example Sentences

• "hyperinflation of the lungs"
• "Even though ten years elapsed between the German hyperinflation of 1923 and the seizure of power by Hitler, it is often suggested that the two events are causally related."
• "Only inconvertible paper currencies can be expanded rapidly without limit to generate hyperinflation."

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