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How do you spell Depression?

Correct spelling

depression

Two S's. DEPRESS + ION.

Why is depression spelled this way?

From Latin deprimere, to press down. DE (down) + PREMERE (to press). Depression presses the spirit downward — weight bearing on the mind.

Common misspellings of depression

depresiondeppressiondepreshiondepresssion

Example

Depression is a serious condition.

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