recessionary

American  

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

adjective

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

   recessionary market pressures.

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recessionary British  

/ rɪˈsɛʃənərɪ /

adjective

1. 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

While the 2007-08 period was “recessionary,” the current situation seems to be interpreted by the market as an “inflation shock and potential drag on growth for now,” she added.

From MarketWatch

A recessionary vibe filled Wall Street, with the defensive consumer staples sector leading the way, up 0.3%.

From Barron's

"If it's a matter of three days, it's not serious. But if it's over a longer period, then it will have an additional recessionary effect," he told AFP.

From Barron's

“Our read is that, to have a real credit crisis, you probably need a recession,” said Chang, adding that defaults tend to be higher in a recessionary environment.

From MarketWatch

Most efficient among them is residential investment, which leads by seven quarters on average and has the deepest average contraction heading into recessionary periods.

From MarketWatch