Definitions

hyperinflation

[hahy-per-in-fley-shuhn] / ˌhaɪ pər ɪnˈfleɪ ʃən /

NOUN

extremely high, rising economic inflation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

devaluation

WEAK

overextension run-away inflation wheelbarrow economics

Example Sentences

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Hyperinflation forced it to abandon the Zimbabwe dollar in 2009, and it opted instead to use foreign currencies, mainly the US dollar.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2022

Hyperinflation has subsided, and oil production has modestly recovered as the government gave private partners more control of the oil fields.

From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2022

Hyperinflation during the French Revolution saw monthly price rises peak at 143%.

From Reuters • Jan. 21, 2022

Hyperinflation has made daily goods either unaffordable or unavailable, forcing those coming back from abroad to fill their suitcases with everything from baby food to heart medication.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2022

Hyperinflation ended with the establishment of a new currency unit in June 1993; prices have been relatively stable since 1995.

From The 1998 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency