Word of the Day for October 14, 2026: stagflation

October 13, 2026 admin

noun

DEFINITION: It is an economic condition where there is high inflation, stagnant or slow economic growth, and high unemployment or no job availability.

ETYMOLOGY: A combination of the stagnation, meaning “still, motionless or stagnant body of water,” and inflation, meaning “blowing up” or “swelling.””

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