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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"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

“During economic slowdowns or recessionary environments, one of our favorite strategies is buying companies consistently buying back shares on a net basis,” wrote Wolfe Research Chief Investment Strategist Chris Senyek in a note Wednesday.

From Barron's

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.

From MarketWatch

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