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| de·pres·sion [ di présh'n ] (plural de·pres·sions) |
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1. sadness: a state of unhappiness and hopelessness
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2. psychiatric disorder: a psychiatric disorder showing symptoms such as persistent feelings of hopelessness, dejection, poor concentration, lack of energy, inability to sleep, and, sometimes, suicidal tendencies
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3. economic slump: a period in which an economy is greatly affected by unemployment, low output, and poverty
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4. reduced activity: a lowering of activity, quality, vitality, or force
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5. hollow: an area on the surface of something that is lower than the surface surrounding it
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6. meteorology low pressure area: an area of low barometric pressure that often brings rain
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