Depressive: meaning, definitions and examples
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depressive
[ dษชหprษsษชv ]
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:
๐ต๐น depressivo
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคตเคธเคพเคฆเคเฅเคฐเคธเฅเคค
๐ฉ๐ช depressiv
๐ฎ๐ฉ depresif
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะตะฟัะตัะธะฒะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ depresyjny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใคใฎ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉpressif
๐ช๐ธ depresivo
๐น๐ท depresif
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐ์ธํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุชุฆุงุจู
๐จ๐ฟ depresivnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ depresรญvny
๐จ๐ณ ๆ้็
๐ธ๐ฎ depresiven
๐ฎ๐ธ รพunglyndur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะตะฟัะตััะธัะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แแกแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ depressiv
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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