Definition of Depression
Depression
De·pres·sion


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A state of low mood, sadness, and hopelessness.

e.g. The patient was diagnosed with clinical depression and started therapy.

(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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