1. plural of inflation; instances or periods of general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money
Usage: economics
2. plural of inflation; acts or processes of filling something with air or gas

Examples

• The country experienced several severe inflations during the 20th century.
• Economists study past inflations to predict future economic trends.
• The tire inflations were completed quickly at the service station.
• Multiple inflations of the balloon were needed for the experiment.
• Historical inflations often coincided with periods of war.
• The mechanic performed several tire inflations that morning.