plural of inflation

An act, instance of, or state of expansion or increase in size, especially by injection of a gas. / (economics) An increase in the quantity of money, leading to a devaluation of existing money.

present participle of inflate

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of inflate

(transitive) To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally / (intransitive) To enlarge by filling with air (or a gas). / (figuratively) To swell; to puff up.

(nautical) A boat or dinghy that may be inflated when needed. / Any other structure, artwork etc. that is inflated.

Able to be inflated or blown up.

(cosmology) The inflationary epoch of the Universe, where the size of the space of universe expanded at speeds beyond the speed of light. One of the Ages of the Universe. The cosmic era when most formulations of Big Bang theory start their timelines.

simple past tense and past participle of inflate

Filled with air or fluid / Expanded; in a state of inflation, of abnormally increased size, amount, etc. / (economics): In a state of higher cost. / (figuratively) Pompous; arrogant (of a person or ego)