how to pronounce depressive
/dɪˈpɹɛs.ɪv/
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depressive is pronounced in three syllables
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An example use of depressive in a speech by a native speaker of british english:
“… fallen into a depressive state he had a …”
meanings of depressive
adjective:
- Affected by depression, depressed; dispirited; melancholic.
- Causing depression; dispiriting.
- Relating to or characteristic of depression.
noun:
- A person suffering from depression.
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