depression
IPA: dɪprˈɛʃʌn
noun
- (psychology, usually uncountable) A state of mind producing serious, long-term lowering of enjoyment of life or inability to visualize a happy future.
- (psychology, countable) A period of low morale or unhappiness (a period of experiencing the above-mentioned state of mind) which lasts longer than several weeks and may include ideation of self-inflicted injury or suicide.
- (geography) An area that is lower in topography than its surroundings.
- (meteorology) An area of lowered air pressure that generally brings moist weather, sometimes promoting hurricanes and tornadoes.
- (economics) A period of major economic contraction.
- (economics, US) Four consecutive quarters of negative, real GDP growth. See NBER.
- The act of lowering or pressing something down.
- (biology, physiology) A lowering, in particular a reduction in a particular biological variable or the function of an organ, in contrast to elevation.
- Synonym of Great Depression.
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Examples of "depression" in Sentences
- There is prevalence and impact of depression.
- It was the prolongation of the Great Depression.
- But the time was not ripe in the Depression years.
- Clumsiness, depression and irritability are noted.
- At the heart of the Depression, Chuck was in college.
- The benefits can include the relief of depression and anxiety, and tiredness.
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