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recessed

 

[ rɪˈsɛst ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in architecture

Set back into a wall or surface.

Synonyms

embedded, recessing, sunken

Examples of usage

  • The recessed lighting in the hallway created a warm and inviting atmosphere.
  • The recessed shelves in the living room were perfect for displaying art.
Context #2 | Verb

in economics

To temporarily suspend or reduce something, such as prices or production.

Synonyms

halt, postpone, suspend

Examples of usage

  • The company decided to recess production due to a decrease in demand.
  • The government recessed the taxes to stimulate economic growth.

Translations

Translations of the word "recessed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encastrado

🇮🇳 अंतर्निहित

🇩🇪 eingelassen

🇮🇩 tertanam

🇺🇦 вбудований

🇵🇱 wpuszczony

🇯🇵 埋め込み式

🇫🇷 encastré

🇪🇸 empotrado

🇹🇷 gömme

🇰🇷 내장형

🇸🇦 مضمن

🇨🇿 zapuštěný

🇸🇰 zabudovaný

🇨🇳 嵌入式

🇸🇮 vgrajen

🇮🇸 innbyggður

🇰🇿 кірістірілген

🇬🇪 ჩაშენებული

🇦🇿 daxil edilmiş

🇲🇽 empotrado

Word origin

The word 'recessed' originated from the word 'recess', which comes from the Latin word 'recessus', meaning 'a retreat or withdrawal'. It was first used in the mid-17th century to describe something set back or embedded into a surface. Over time, the term has been adopted in various fields, such as architecture and economics, to denote a sense of withdrawal or suspension.

See also: recess, recessing, recession.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,463, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.