Abschwung — meaning in English
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English meaning
- contraction noun A shortened form of a word or words, often marked with an apostrophe.
- depression noun A mental health condition marked by persistent sadness, low energy, and loss of interest in life.
- downturn noun A decline in economic activity, business, or some other measurable trend.
Senses
Abschwung is used for these senses in English:
- contraction (economics) A period of economic decline or negative growth.
- depression (economics) A period of major economic contraction.
- downturn A downward trend, or the beginnings of one.
contraction — full definition
- noun A shortened form of a word or words, often marked with an apostrophe.
- noun A strong tightening of the uterine muscles that occurs before and during childbirth.
- noun A shrinking or reduction in size, scope, or economic activity.
depression — full definition
- noun A mental health condition marked by persistent sadness, low energy, and loss of interest in life.
- noun A period of severe decline in a country's economy, with high unemployment and falling output.
- noun A hollow or sunken area, such as in land or a surface.
- noun An area of low atmospheric pressure that often brings unsettled or stormy weather.
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