depression
depression /dɪˈprɛʃən/
noun
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()
A mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
(
depression
)
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
She sought therapy to overcome her depression.
She sought therapy to overcome her depression.
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()
A sunken or depressed geological formation
(
natural depression
, depression
)
a sunken or depressed geological formation
The depression in the landscape created a natural basin, collecting rainwater to form a tranquil pond.
The depression in the landscape created a natural basin, collecting rainwater to form a tranquil pond.
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A long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment
(
economic crisis
, slump
, depression
)
a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment
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()
Sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
(
depression
)
sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
Many people seek therapy to cope with feelings of depression.
Many people seek therapy to cope with feelings of depression.
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Pushing down
(
depression
)
pushing down
Depression of the space bar on the typewriter
depression of the space bar on the typewriter
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Angular distance below the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
(
depression
)
angular distance below the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
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A concavity in a surface produced by pressing
(
depression
, impression
, imprint
)
a concavity in a surface produced by pressing
He left the impression of his fingers in the soft mud
he left the impression of his fingers in the soft mud
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A state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention
(
clinical depression
, depression
, depressive disorder
)
a state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention
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An air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation
(
depression
, low
)
an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation
A low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow
a low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow
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A period during the 1930s when there was a worldwide economic depression and mass unemployment
(
Depression
, Great Depression
)
a period during the 1930s when there was a worldwide economic depression and mass unemployment