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- [ri-ses, ree-ses]
- /rɪˈsɛs, ˈri sɛs/
- /rɪˈsest/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-ses, ree-ses]
- /rɪˈsɛs, ˈri sɛs/
Definitions of recessed word
- noun recessed temporary withdrawal or cessation from the usual work or activity. 1
- noun recessed a period of such withdrawal. 1
- noun recessed a receding part or space, as a bay or alcove in a room. 1
- noun recessed an indentation in a line or extent of coast, hills, forest, etc. 1
- noun recessed recesses, a secluded or inner area or part: in the recesses of the palace. 1
- verb with object recessed to place or set in a recess. 1
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Origin of recessed
First appearance:
before 1510 One of the 26% oldest English words
1510-20; < Latin recessus a withdrawal, receding part, equivalent to recēd(ere) to recede1 + -tus suffix of v. action, with dt > ss
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Parts of speech for Recessed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
recessed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
recessed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for recessed
adj recessed
- depressed — If you are depressed, you are sad and feel that you cannot enjoy anything, because your situation is so difficult and unpleasant.
noun recessed
- bayed — a deep, prolonged howl, as of a hound on the scent.
- closeted — If you are closeted with someone, you are talking privately to them.
- gapped — a break or opening, as in a fence, wall, or military line; breach: We found a gap in the enemy's line of fortifications.
- holidayed — Simple past tense and past participle of holiday.
- interspaced — Simple past tense and past participle of interspace.
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