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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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recessionary

The signs are well short of recessionary levels, but that seems to hinge on middle-class consumers’ net worth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

The latest figures "are hardly recessionary signals and provide little reason to expect any hint of dovishness from Kevin Warsh", wrote Matt Simpson, a market analyst at City Index.

From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026

A global growth rate below 2.5% is generally considered recessionary.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026

Back in recessionary 2009, sales plunged as fewer people were willing to prepay for years of vacations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026

"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 ● Mar. 2, 2026

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