Slumping: meaning, definitions and examples
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slumping
[ หslสmpษชล ]
economic decline
Slumping refers to a significant decline or decrease in something, often used in the context of economic activities. It typically describes a downturn in market value, sales, or overall performance. Slumping can also refer to physical postures, such as a person sitting or standing with their shoulders drooping due to fatigue or lack of energy. The term conveys a sense of heavy falling or collapsing, both literally and metaphorically.
Synonyms
declining, drooping, falling, sinking.
Examples of usage
- The economy has been slumping for years.
- Sales figures are slumping this quarter.
- After a long day, he started slumping in his chair.
- The stock market has shown signs of slumping.
Translations
Translations of the word "slumping" in other languages:
๐ต๐น deslizamento
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช absacken
๐ฎ๐ฉ merosot
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะฐะดัะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ opadanie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅพใ
๐ซ๐ท chute
๐ช๐ธ caรญda
๐น๐ท dรผลme
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ฝ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฎูุงุถ
๐จ๐ฟ pokles
๐ธ๐ฐ pokles
๐จ๐ณ ไธๆป
๐ธ๐ฎ zmanjลกanje
๐ฎ๐ธ lรฆkka
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำฉะผะตะฝะดะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแกแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ enmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ caรญda
Etymology
The term 'slump' is believed to have originated in the 19th century, with its roots traced back to the English dialects. Initially, it denoted a heavy fall or drop, derived from the verb 'to slump', which reflects a downward motion. The usage of 'slump' expanded into various contexts over time, particularly in economic discourse during the late 19th century as markets became more complex and pivotal. As the industrial revolution progressed, fluctuations in economic performance became more common, and 'slump' was commonly referenced to describe periods of depression or decline. This usage became firmly established in the early 20th century, coinciding with several economic downturns that affected industries globally. Over the years, 'slumping' was adopted into everyday language, describing not just economic conditions but also physical states of being.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,180, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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