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depressogenic

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Causing or tending to cause depression.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • This study examines the causal relation between depressogenic schemata and depression.

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noun

Meaning 2

Any material that causes depression.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English depress Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- French -gènebor. Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English -genic English depressogenic From depress + -o- + -genic.