recessionary

American

[ri-sesh-uh-ner-ee] / rɪˈsɛʃ əˌnɛr i /

adjective

of, relating to, or causing recession, especially economic recession.

recessionary market pressures.

recessionary British

/ rɪˈsɛʃənərɪ /

adjective

of, caused by, or undergoing economic recession

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Etymology

Origin of recessionary

First recorded in 1955–60; recession ¹ + -ary

Example Sentences

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In the same poll, middle-income adults who reported that they had less take-home pay spiked to 11.2%, crossing the threshold likely to trigger recessionary conditions, Leer said.

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The bear case is based on recessionary macro-factors, according to the analysts.

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So it’s worth looking at how Gave’s portfolio would do in recessionary times.

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On the one hand, labor market and survey-based data such as the ADP private payroll report and consumer sentiment surveys suggest recessionary risks shouldn’t be ignored, with slower hiring and more workers seeking jobs.

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Labor hoarding has helped us avoid such a recessionary outcome.

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