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depressive

 

[ dษชหˆprษ›sษชv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

emotional state

Depressive refers to a state characterized by a general sense of unhappiness, sadness, or low mood. It often describes conditions where someone experiences persistent feelings of despair or hopelessness. This term is frequently associated with mental health disorders, particularly major depressive disorder.

Synonyms

despondent, downcast, melancholic, sorrowful

Examples of usage

  • She has been feeling depressive thoughts lately.
  • The film's depressive themes resonated with many viewers.
  • He was diagnosed with a depressive disorder last year.

Translations

Translations of the word "depressive" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น depressivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคธเคพเคฆเค—เฅเคฐเคธเฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช depressiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ depresif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะฟั€ะตัะธะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ depresyjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠ‘ใ†ใคใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉpressif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ depresivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท depresif

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฐ์šธํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงูƒุชุฆุงุจูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ depresivnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ depresรญvny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ‘้ƒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ depresiven

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพunglyndur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะฟั€ะตััะธัะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒžแƒ แƒ”แƒกแƒ˜แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ depressiv

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ depresivo

Etymology

The word 'depressive' is derived from the Latin root 'depressus', which means 'to press down'. This Latin term is a compound of 'de-' meaning 'down' and 'premere', meaning 'to press'. The adoption of 'depressive' into the English language traces back to the mid-19th century when it was used primarily in medical contexts to describe psychological conditions that caused a significant lowering of mood. Over time, the usage of the term expanded, and it became a common descriptor in both clinical and everyday settings, often referring to various forms of sadness, as well as specific mental health diagnoses such as depression. The evolution of the word reflects a growing awareness and understanding of mental health and the emotional states associated with it.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,542, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.