How Do You Spell DEFLATE?

Pronunciation: [diːflˈe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "deflate" is spelled as /dɪˈfleɪt/. The initial "d" is pronounced with a dental stop consonant, followed by a short "i" sound. The "fl" combination is pronounced as a consonant blend, with the tip of the tongue touching the upper teeth. The "a" sound is pronounced with an open mouth, while the final "t" is pronounced with an unvoiced alveolar stop consonant. Overall, the pronunciation of "deflate" is straightforward once the individual sounds are understood.

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DEFLATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Deflate is a verb that refers to the act of reducing the amount or intensity of something, particularly in relation to air or pressure. It commonly describes the process of letting the air out of something that is inflated or swollen, such as a balloon, tire, or inflatable object. When an object is deflated, the air within it is released, causing it to become smaller, flatter, or less taut.

    In a figurative sense, deflate can also be used to describe the action of diminishing or reducing the importance, significance, or enthusiasm surrounding something. For instance, a person's ego or confidence can be deflated when they experience a failure or receive harsh criticism that diminishes their self-worth. Additionally, an event or situation can deflate the hopes, excitement, or expectations of a person or a group when it fails to meet their desired outcome.

    Moreover, deflate can be used to characterize the reduction of value or prices, particularly in relation to economic or financial matters. When the value of a currency decreases in relation to other currencies, it is said to deflate. Similarly, when prices of goods and services in an economy decrease over time, it is referred to as deflation. This can be seen as the opposite of inflation, the general increase in prices over time.

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Etymology of DEFLATE

The word "deflate" originated from the Latin word "deflare", which is a combination of "de-" (meaning "down") and "flare" (meaning "to blow"). In Latin, "deflare" meant "to blow away" or "to blow down". Over time, the term "deflate" evolved to specifically refer to the act of reducing or releasing air or gas from something, such as a tire or a balloon.

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Conjugate verb Deflate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have deflated
you would have deflated
he/she/it would have deflated
we would have deflated
they would have deflated
I would have deflate
you would have deflate
he/she/it would have deflate
we would have deflate
they would have deflate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been deflating
you would have been deflating
he/she/it would have been deflating
we would have been deflating
they would have been deflating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would deflate
you would deflate
he/she/it would deflate
we would deflate
they would deflate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be deflating
you would be deflating
he/she/it would be deflating
we would be deflating
they would be deflating

FUTURE

I will deflate
you will deflate
he/she/it will deflate
we will deflate
they will deflate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be deflating
you will be deflating
he/she/it will be deflating
we will be deflating
they will be deflating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have deflated
you will have deflated
he/she/it will have deflated
we will have deflated
they will have deflated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been deflating
you will have been deflating
he/she/it will have been deflating
we will have been deflating
they will have been deflating

IMPERATIVE

you deflate
we let´s deflate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to deflate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was deflating
you were deflating
he/she/it was deflating
we were deflating
they were deflating

PAST PARTICIPLE

deflated

PAST PERFECT

I had deflated
you had deflated
he/she/it had deflated
we had deflated
they had deflated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been deflating
you had been deflating
he/she/it had been deflating
we had been deflating
they had been deflating

PRESENT

I deflate
you deflate
he/she/it deflates
we deflate
they deflate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am deflating
you are deflating
he/she/it is deflating
we are deflating
they are deflating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

deflating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have deflated
you have deflated
he/she/it has deflated
we have deflated
they have deflated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been deflating
you have been deflating
he/she/it has been deflating
we have been deflating
they have been deflating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it deflate

SIMPLE PAST

I deflated
you deflated
he/she/it deflated
we deflated
they deflated

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