depression

B1
Pronunciation
/dɪˈpɹɛʃən/
/dəˈpɹɛʃ(ə)n/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

In psychotherapy and psychiatry, a state of mind producing serious, long-term lowering of enjoyment of life or inability to visualize a happy future.

Example Sentences
  • I used to suffer from depression, but now I'm mostly content with my life.
2 Definition

An area that is lower in topography than its surroundings.

3 Definition

In psychotherapy and psychiatry, a period of unhappiness or low morale which lasts longer than several weeks and may include ideation of self-inflicted injury or suicide.

4 Definition

An area of lowered air pressure that generally brings moist weather, sometimes promoting hurricanes and tornadoes.

5 Definition

A period of major economic contraction.

6 Definition

Four consecutive quarters of negative, real GDP growth. See NBER.

Example Sentences
  • The Great Depression was the worst financial event in US history.
7 Definition

The act of lowering or pressing something down.

Example Sentences
  • Depression of the lever starts the machine.
8 Definition

A lowering, in particular a reduction in a particular biological variable or the function of an organ, in contrast to elevation.