Definition of depression

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Depression (n.) Diminution, as of trade, etc.; inactivity; dullness..

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Melancholia :: Melancholia (n.) A kind of mental unsoundness characterized by extreme depression of spirits, ill-grounded fears, delusions, and brooding over one particular subject or train of ideas..
Trough :: Trough (n.) Any channel, receptacle, or depression, of a long and narrow shape; as, trough between two ridges, etc..
Fossulate :: Fossulate (a.) Having, or surrounded by, long, narrow depressions or furrows..
Glen :: Glen (n.) A secluded and narrow valley; a dale; a depression between hills.
Valley :: Valley (n.) The depression formed by the meeting of two slopes on a flat roof.
Depression :: Depression (n.) The operation of reducing to a lower degree; -- said of equations.
Indentation :: Indentation (n.) A recess or sharp depression in any surface.
Infrasternal :: Infrasternal (a.) Below the sternum; as, the infrasternal depression, or pit of the stomach..
Melancholy :: Melancholy (n.) Depression of spirits; a gloomy state continuing a considerable time; deep dejection; gloominess.
Mortification :: Mortification (n.) Hence: Deprivation or depression of self-approval; abatement or pride; humiliation; chagrin; vexation.
Follicle :: Follicle (n.) A small cavity, tubular depression, or sac; as, a hair follicle..
Point :: Point (n.) Whatever serves to mark progress, rank, or relative position, or to indicate a transition from one state or position to another, degree; step; stage; hence, position or condition attained; as, a point of elevation, or of depression; the stock fell off five points; he won by tenpoints..
Countersink :: Countersink (n.) An enlargement of the upper part of a hole, forming a cavity or depression for receiving the head of a screw or bolt..
Bicipital :: Bicipital (a.) Pertaining to a biceps muscle; as, bicipital furrows, the depressions on either side of the biceps of the arm..
Elasticity :: Elasticity (n.) Power of resistance to, or recovery from, depression or overwork..
Flatness :: Flatness (n.) Depression of tone; the state of being below the true pitch; -- opposed to sharpness or acuteness.
Plain :: Plain (superl.) Without elevations or depressions; flat; level; smooth; even. See Plane.
Fortitude :: Fortitude (n.) That strength or firmness of mind which enables a person to encounter danger with coolness and courage, or to bear pain or adversity without murmuring, depression, or despondency; passive courage; resolute endurance; firmness in confronting or bearing up against danger or enduring trouble..
Disanimation :: Disanimation (n.) The state of being disanimated or discouraged; depression of spirits.
Foveolate :: Foveolate (a.) Having small pits or depression, as the receptacle in some composite flowers..
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