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recessionary

/rɪˈsɛʃəˌnɛri/
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recessionary Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to, characteristic of, or causing an economic recession or a period of temporary economic decline.

Example

"The central bank lowered interest rates in an effort to counteract recessionary pressures on the national economy."

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• Rhymes for recessionary

• Nearby Words

recessed
recession
recessional
recessionary
recessive
recessiveness
rechannel

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-20th century from 'recession' (from Latin recessio, meaning 'a going back, receding') combined with the adjectival suffix '-ary'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Recessionary. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/recessionary
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