depression

noun
[L11505]

Compounds

Combines

Forms

  • singular : depression
  • plural : depressions

Senses

  • sustained, long-term downturn in economic activity in one or more economies
  • landform sunken or depressed below the surrounding area
  • mental depression
  • act or process of bringing down in mood or reducing activity
  • act or process of bringing something down (e.g., stock prices)