recession
recession Lexical Profile
recession Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in gross domestic product in two successive quarters.
"Many small businesses struggled to remain open during the global economic recession."
The action of receding or withdrawing from a former position or state.
"Geologists have documented the rapid recession of the glacier over the past three decades."
The formal withdrawal of the clergy and choir from the chancel at the conclusion of a church service.
"The organist played a triumphant postlude during the recession of the choir."
Word Nuance & Usage
In economics, a 'recession' is a temporary, moderate decline in economic activity, whereas a 'depression' is a much more severe and prolonged economic downturn.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Latin recessio ('a going back, receding'), a noun of action from the past participle stem of recedere ('to go back, withdraw'), formed from re- ('back') and cedere ('to go').