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recessionary
[ ri-sesh-uh-ner-ee ]
adjective
- of, relating to, or causing recession, especially economic recession:
recessionary market pressures.
recessionary
/ rɪˈsɛʃənərɪ /
adjective
- of, caused by, or undergoing economic recession
Word History and Origins
Origin of recessionary1
Example Sentences
He added: “A deflationary environment would be a prescription for a very weak and recessionary economy.”
In spite of recessionary pressures, more people in the West feel they can afford regular foreign trips – indeed, some see it as an essential purchase and a virtual human right.
Mr Johnson wanted to avoid recessionary headlines following one quarter's contraction, and so Okun suggested defining it as two quarters instead.
While some analysts are cautiously optimistic about the prospects of a rally, others have highlighted recessionary concerns and tepid earnings forecasts keeping sentiment subdued.
Spending has kept growing despite consumer confidence levels that, according to the Conference Board, have dipped to recessionary levels amid a host of concerns.
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