recession
Translation
recession
Examples
The country is in a deep recession.
The country is in a deep recession.
He is worried about losing his job during the recession.
He is worried about losing his job during the recession.
Grammar Patterns
((in a)) recession The country is in a recession.
((during the)) recession Many people lost their jobs during the recession.
Similar Words
Synonyms: downturn, slump; Antonyms: boom, expansion
Etymology
From Latin 'recessio', meaning 'a going back', from 're-' (back) + 'cedere' (to go). Same root as 'recess'.
Memory Tips
Think of the economy 'receding' or going backward. It's a period when economic activity slows down.