Rückgang — meaning in English
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English meaning
- contraction noun A shortened form of a word or words, often marked with an apostrophe.
- decline verb To become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.
- diminution noun A lessening, decrease or reduction.
- downturn noun A decline in economic activity, business, or some other measurable trend.
- regression noun A return to an earlier, usually less developed or less desirable, state.
Senses
Rückgang is used for these senses in English:
- contraction (economics) A period of economic decline or negative growth.
- decline A deterioration of condition; a weakening or worsening.
- diminution A lessening, decrease or reduction.
- downturn A downward trend, or the beginnings of one.
- drop-off A decrease; especially, a sudden one.
- regression An action of regressing, a return to a previous state.
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.
decline — full definition
- verb To become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.
- verb To politely refuse an offer or invitation.
- noun A gradual decrease or worsening.