Definition of Depression
Depression
de·pres·sion
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a mental state or condition of extreme sadness, despondency, and dejection;
e.g. She struggled with depression and found it hard to be motivated to do anything.
(noun)
a reduction in activity, amount, quality, or force;
e.g. An economic downturn is known as a societal depression.
(noun)
a hollow place or part;
e.g. There was a deep depression in the earth from where the meteor hit.
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