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a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment natural depression: a sunken or depressed geological formation sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy a period during the 1930s when there was a worldwide economic depression and mass unemployment low: an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation; "a low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow" depressive disorder: a state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention a concavity in a surface produced by pressing; "he left the impression of his fingers in the soft mud" angular distance below the horizon (especially of a celestial object) pushing down; "depression of the space bar on the typewriter"
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In economics, a depression is a term commonly used for a sustained downturn in the economy. It is more severe than a recession (which is seen as a normal downturn in the business cycle). Like a recession, the start of a depression is characterized by increases in unemployment, restriction of credit, reduced output and investment, price deflation, numerous bankruptcies, and reduced amounts of trade and commerce. ...
Ãâó: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depression_(economics)
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a lifestyle whose structure prevents growth of the personality.
Ãâó: www.geocities.com/Athens/Delphi/5179/Glossary.htm
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A low area in a field where surface drainage away from the area does not occur.
Ãâó: www.epa.gov/agriculture/ag101/cropglossary.html
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A state characterized by depressed mood, decreased energy, reduced interest in sex, suppressed appetite, and too much sleep or sleeplessness. Depression is common in people with HIV infection; it often responds well to treatment.
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