Looking for the meaning of the word DEPRESSIVE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DEPRESSIVE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Depressive
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈprɛsɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
causing feelings of severe despondency and dejection.
Short Definition:depressing
Definition:
causing a reduction in strength, effectiveness, or value
Short Definition:causing reduction in strength
Examples:- steroids have a depressive effect on the immune system
Word: Depressive
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈprɛsɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a person having or tending to be affected with depression.
Short Definition:person with depression
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