easing

eas-ing · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The act or process of making something less severe, difficult, or painful.

  2. 2.

    (economics) A reduction in monetary policy tightness, typically through lower interest rates.

  3. 3.

    (present participle of ease) Making something gentler or more gradual.

Related words

Antonyms: intensification, tightening
See also: ease, quantitative easing, relaxation
Synonyms: loosening, reduction, relaxation

Etymology

From Middle English, from ease (from Old French aise meaning "comfort") + -ing (present participle/gerund suffix).