recessing

re·cess

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ri-ses, ree-ses]
- /rɪˈsɛs, ˈri sɛs/
- /rɪ.ˈses.ɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-ses, ree-ses]
- /rɪˈsɛs, ˈri sɛs/

Definitions of recessing word

noun recessing temporary withdrawal or cessation from the usual work or activity. 1
noun recessing a period of such withdrawal. 1
noun recessing a receding part or space, as a bay or alcove in a room. 1
noun recessing an indentation in a line or extent of coast, hills, forest, etc. 1
noun recessing recesses, a secluded or inner area or part: in the recesses of the palace. 1
verb with object recessing to place or set in a recess. 1

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Origin of recessing

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 Recessing

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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recessing 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".

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Synonyms for recessing

adj recessing

at ease — If you are at ease, you are feeling confident and relaxed, and are able to talk to people without feeling nervous or anxious. If you put someone at their ease, you make them feel at ease.
at rest — not moving; still
lying down — to be in a horizontal, recumbent, or prostrate position, as on a bed or the ground; recline. Antonyms: stand.

adjective recessing

drowsing — Present participle of drowse.

All 4 Synonyms of recessing