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/
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.
The recession forced many companies to reduce hiring.
"Recession is a lesson — test your patience, learn the session."
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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).
Breakdown
re- (back) + ced (go, yield) + -ion (noun suffix) = recession
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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