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slumping

 

[ หˆslสŒmpษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น deslizamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฟเคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช absacken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ merosot

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะดั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ opadanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‚พใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chute

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caรญda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผลŸme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•˜๋ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุฎูุงุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pokles

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pokles

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ‹ๆป‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zmanjลกanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรฆkka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ำฉะผะตะฝะดะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒกแƒ•แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ enmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.