recession
Translation
recession
Examples
The country is in a deep economic recession.
The country is in a deep economic recession.
Many businesses failed during the last recession.
Many businesses failed during the last recession.
Grammar Patterns
in (a) recession in a period of economic difficulty The country is in a deep recession.
Similar Words
Synonyms: downturn, slump; Antonyms: boom, expansion
Etymology
From Latin 'recedere' (to go back). 're-' (back) + 'cedere' (to go). An economy 'going back'.
Memory Tips
Think of a hairline 'receding' (going back). A 'recession' is when the economy goes back.