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1. depression
noun. ['dɪˈprɛʃən'] a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity.
Synonyms
Etymology
- depression (English)
- depressio (Latin)
2. depression
noun. ['dɪˈprɛʃən'] a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- depression (English)
- depressio (Latin)
3. depression
noun. ['dɪˈprɛʃən'] a sunken or depressed geological formation.
Etymology
- depression (English)
- depressio (Latin)
4. depression
noun. ['dɪˈprɛʃən'] sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy.
Antonyms
Etymology
- depression (English)
- depressio (Latin)
5. depression
noun. ['dɪˈprɛʃən'] a state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- depression (English)
- depressio (Latin)
6. depression
noun. ['dɪˈprɛʃən'] pushing down.
Synonyms
Etymology
- depression (English)
- depressio (Latin)
7. depression
noun. ['dɪˈprɛʃən'] angular distance below the horizon (especially of a celestial object).
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- depression (English)
- depressio (Latin)
8. depression
noun. ['dɪˈprɛʃən'] a concavity in a surface produced by pressing.
Synonyms
Etymology
- depression (English)
- depressio (Latin)