depressie

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from French dépression, from Latin dēpressiō.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /dəˈprɛ.si/, /ˌdeːˈprɛ.si/

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• Hyphenation: de‧pres‧sie
• Rhymes: -ɛsi

Noun

depressie f (plural depressies, diminutive depressietje n)

1. a physical depression
2. a psychologically 'low' state of mind, producing serious long-term lowering of enjoyment
3. a low physical pressure
4. a meteorological depression, (area of) low air pressure
5. a long low in the economic situation
6. a downward pressure, position or movement

Synonyms

• inzinking
• (psychological) depressiviteit

Derived terms

• depressiebaan
• depressiecentrum
• depressiefront
• depressiegebied
• depressiemeter
• depressieperiode
• depressiviteit

Related terms

• depressief
• deprimeren

Descendants

• → Indonesian: déprèsi