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depression meaning in Sanskrit

निम्न nimna

/dɪˈpɹɛʃən/

depression in Sanskrit: निम्न (nimna). In English, depression means a state of mind producing serious, long-term lowering of enjoyment of life or inability to visualize a happy future; any of several mental disorders with this state of mind as a central feature.

Sanskrit words for depression

geography: low area
निम्न nimna

English meaning of depression

  1. noun A state of mind producing serious, long-term lowering of enjoyment of life or inability to visualize a happy future; any of several mental disorders with this state of mind as a central feature.
  2. noun A period of low morale or unhappiness (a period of experiencing the above-mentioned state of mind) which lasts longer than several weeks and may include ideation of self-inflicted injury or suicide.
  3. noun An area that is lower in topography than its surroundings.
  4. noun An area of lowered air pressure that generally brings moist weather, sometimes promoting hurricanes and tornadoes.

Full definition of depression

depression in a sentence

  • I used to suffer from depression, but now I'm mostly content with my life.
  • The Great Depression was the worst financial event in US history.
  • Depression of the lever starts the machine.

Synonyms of depression

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Questions about depression in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of depression in Sanskrit?
Depression in Sanskrit is निम्न (nimna).
depression इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Depression: निम्न (nimna).
What does depression mean in English?
Depression means a state of mind producing serious, long-term lowering of enjoyment of life or inability to visualize a happy future; any of several mental disorders with this state of mind as a central feature.

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