recession — a period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈseʃən/
Korean meaning: 경기 침체, 경제적 후퇴 기간
Korean pronunciation: 리-세-션 (강세: 세)
Example Sentences
- My wallet went into recession before the actual economy did.
- The recession lasted for two years and affected millions of jobs.
- During the recession, even my favorite restaurant started serving smaller portions.
recession
NOUN//rɪˈseʃən//
a period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced
When spending slows and businesses close, the economy enters a recession.
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Origin
From Latin 'recessio' meaning 'a going back' or 'withdrawal', derived from the verb 'recedere' (to go back, recede), composed of the prefix 're-' (back) and 'cedere' (to go or yield).
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“My wallet went into recession before the actual economy did.”
“The recession lasted for two years and affected millions of jobs.”
“During the recession, even my favorite restaurant started serving smaller portions.”
“Economists predict that the recession will end by next year.”
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