Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Depression”
A serious mental illness where a person feels very sad and loses interest in things they usually enjoy.
Word Family of Depression
What is the noun of depression? — depression
What is the verb of depression? — depress
What is the adjective of depression? — depressed
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- After losing his job, he struggled with depression for several months. B2
- Clinical depression affects how a person thinks, feels, and functions daily. B2
- Talking to a therapist helped her manage her depression. B2
Origin and Word Formation of Depression
From Latin deprimere (to press down), with -ion suffix.
Depression is recognized as a medical condition requiring professional treatment; it is not simply feeling sad.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Depression
What are the word forms of “depression”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “depression”?
“depression” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “depression” come from?
From Latin deprimere (to press down), with -ion suffix.