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Etymology of Depress

Definition:

Verb: To press down or lower something physically or mentally.

Noun: A state of general unhappiness or low spirits.

Noun: (Psychology) A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in activities.

Etymology:

The term depress originated from the Latin word deprimere, meaning "to press down." Its prefix de- indicates reversal or negation, and primere means "to press." The word was later adapted into Middle English as depressen.

Senses and Usages:

1. Verb Sense 1: To press down physically
• Example Sentence: He pressed the lever to depress the button and activate the machine.


2. Verb Sense 2: To lower something mentally or emotionally
• Example Sentence: The teacher's criticism had a tendency to depress the students' self-esteem.


3. Noun Sense 1: A state of general unhappiness or low spirits
• Example Sentence: After the breakup, she fell into a deep depress and found it difficult to find joy in anything.


4. Noun Sense 2: (Psychology) A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in activities
• Example Sentence: His therapist diagnosed him with clinical depress and prescribed appropriate treatment.

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