depression, n.
(depressions)
freq. cnt. 11
(depressions)
freq. cnt. 11
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
<noun.state> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 4
depression
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a sunken or depressed geological formation
<noun.object> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3
depression natural depression
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basin
bed, bottom
crater
hole, hollow
lowland
sinkhole, sink, swallow hole
trench, deep, oceanic abyss
trough
valley, vale
hypernym
a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment
<noun.state> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3
depression economic crisis slump
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derivationally related form
sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
<noun.feeling> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
depression
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hyponym
pushing down
<noun.act>
depression
sample sentences
"depression of the space bar on the typewriter"
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derivationally related form
angular distance below the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
<noun.relation>
depression
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a concavity in a surface produced by pressing
<noun.shape>
depression impression imprint
sample sentences
"he left the impression of his fingers in the soft mud"
a state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention
<noun.state>
clinical depression depression depressive disorder
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an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation
<noun.state>
depression low