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depression vs endogenous depression

endogenous depression vs depression

depression and endogenous depression both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
depression Yes No No No
endogenous depression Yes No No No
As nouns, endogenous depression is a hyponym of depression; that is, endogenous depression is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than depression:
  • depression: a state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention
  • endogenous depression: a state of depression for which there is no apparent precipitating cause
depression (noun) endogenous depression (noun)
pushing down a state of depression for which there is no apparent precipitating cause
sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
a sunken or depressed geological formation
angular distance below the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
a concavity in a surface produced by pressing
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation
a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment
a state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention
Difference between depression and endogenous depression

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