In*fla"tion (?), n. [L.
inflatio: cf. F. inflation.] 1.
The act or process of inflating, or the state of being inflated,
as with air or gas; distention; expansion; enlargement.
Boyle.
2. The state of being puffed up, as with
pride; conceit; vanity. B. Jonson.
3. Undue expansion or increase, from
overissue; -- said of currency. [U.S.]