Recession — synonyms, definition

1. recession (Noun)

backsliding ceding back corner decline degeneration departure depression evacuation inflation lapse niche privacy receding recess recessional regression relapse respite retirement retreat • • •

recession (Noun) — The state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year.

recession (Noun) — A small concavity.

recession (Noun) — The withdrawal of the clergy and choir from the chancel to the vestry at the end of a church service.

recession (Noun) — The act of ceding back.

recession (Noun) — The act of becoming more distant.

ceding cession concave shape concavity economic condition incurvation incurvature procession withdrawal pharyngeal recess