recession meaning

recession means 'a period when the economy is not doing well and is getting worse'.

recession :

economic decline, downturn

noun

▪ The country is in a recession.

▪ The country is experiencing an economic decline.

▪ Many people lost their jobs during the recession.

▪ Many people lost their jobs during the economic downturn.

paraphrasing

▪ downturn – economic decline

▪ economic slump – period of economic decline

recession

Pronunciation

recession [rɪˈsɛʃən]

The stress is on the second syllable 'sesh' and sounds like 'ri-sesh-uhn'.

Common phrases and grammar about recession

recession - Common meaning

noun
economic decline, downturn

Part of Speech Changes for "recession"

▪ recessionary (adjective) – related to or characteristic of a recession

Common Expressions with "recession"

▪ enter a recession – go into economic decline

▪ suffer a recession – experience economic downturn

▪ economic recession – period of economic decline

▪ avoid a recession – prevent economic downturn

Important examples of recession in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC word questions, recession is used to describe a period of economic decline or slow growth.

▪The country is currently in a recession.
▪The country's economy is not doing well now.

Example of a confusing word: regression (a return to a previous state)

▪The country is currently in a regression.
▪The country is experiencing a return to a previous state.
"Recession" refers to a significant decline in economic activity across the economy, lasting more than a few months. It is correctly used in the context of economic performance. "Regression," however, means a return to a previous state or condition and is not typically used to describe economic downturns. The sentence "The country is currently in a regression" is misleading in the context of economic discussion, as it implies a reversal to a previous state rather than a decline. Thus, "recession" is the appropriate choice for describing economic decline.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC grammar questions, recession is a singular countable noun and is usually preceded by an article or an adjective.

▪The company is worried about the recession.
▪The company is concerned about the economic downturn.

recession

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

economic recession

means 'period of economic decline', used when discussing business or economy in passages.

▪Many businesses struggle to survive during an economic recession.
▪Many businesses find it hard to operate during the period of economic decline.

weather the recession

to survive the economic downturn

▪Many companies are struggling to weather the recession.
▪Many companies are trying to survive the economic downturn.

Differences between similar words and recession

recession

,

downturn

differences

recession is specifically about economic decline, while downturn can refer to any decrease in activity or momentum.

recession
▪The economy entered a recession.
▪The economy entered a downturn.
downturn
▪Many industries suffer during a recession.
▪Many industries suffer during a downturn.

recession

,

depression

differences

recession is a milder economic decline, while depression is more severe and prolonged.

recession
▪The country is in a recession.
▪The country is undergoing severe and long-term economic decline.
depression
▪The country is in a depression.
▪The country is undergoing severe and long-term economic decline.

Words with the same origin as recession

The origin of recession

The word 'recession' comes from the Latin 'recessio', meaning a going back or retreat.

Word structure

The word is composed of the prefix 're' (back), the root 'cede' (go), and the suffix 'sion' (noun), so recession means 'going back'.

Words with the same origin

The root of recession is 'cede'. Words with the same root include 'proceed', 'recede', 'intercede', and 'precede'.

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