Inflasi
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
The process of a general and continuous “increase in prices” of goods and services over a certain period which results in a decrease in the purchasing power of currency.
Synonyms & Variants
kemahalan
The condition of prices being too high or unaffordable for purchasing power.
kenaikan harga
General phrase that describes the phenomenon of inflation descriptively
larang
A term in Javanese to refer to very expensive prices.
penurunan nilai mata uang
The process of weakening currency purchasing power due to rising prices.
Usage Notes or Etymology
This term traces its roots to the Latin inflatio denoting “swelling”. Etymologically, it adopts a medical concept of expanding volume to describe macroeconomic volatility via the Dutch loanword inflatie. Within formal and academic contexts, this term is systemically essential for describing monetary phenomena. It serves as a technical marker distinguishing transitory price spikes from consistent currency devaluation. Its deployment signals high financial literacy when discussing public policy narratives.
Real-world Usage
Pemerintah berupaya mengendalikan inflasi untuk menjaga stabilitas daya beli masyarakat secara menyeluruh.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.