(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.

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.

(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.

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)

The quality of being inflatable.

Synonym of bouncing castle

plural of inflatable castle

(education) A gradual upward trend in grades awarded to students during the decades since the mid-20th century, reported in a number of countries and at a number of levels of schooling and sometimes offered as evidence of a decline in academic standards.

plural of core inflation