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recessional

/rɪˈseʃ.ən.əl/

2 entries

adjective

/rɪˈseʃ.ən.əl/C2formalpolitical
  • ruОтносящийся к периоду экономического спада или рецессии; также используется для описания гимна или музыкального произведения, исполняемого в конце религиозной службы.

Relating to a period of economic decline or recession; also used to describe a hymn or piece of music played at the end of a religious service.

  1. Relating to recedingC1formal

    Of or relating to the act of moving back or withdrawing.

    ruОтступающий

    • The recessional tide left shells on the beach.
    • The glacier's recessional movement was measured by scientists.
    • The recessional phase of the storm brought calm weather.

    Synonymsrecedingregressiveretrograde

    Antonymsforward

Forms
  • more recessional comparative form
  • most recessional superlative form

noun

/rɪˈseʃ.ən.əl/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие по выходу из места, особенно духовенства и хора в конце церковной службы, или гимн, исполняемый во время этого выхода.

A noun referring to the act of withdrawing from a place, especially the clergy and choir at the end of a church service, or a hymn sung during this withdrawal.

  1. Withdrawal of clergy and choirC2formal

    The formal departure of the clergy and choir from the chancel to the vestry at the conclusion of a church service.

    ruУход духовенства и хора

    • The recessional was performed with great dignity.
    • The congregation stood during the recessional.
    • The choir led the recessional out of the church.

    Synonymsdepartureexitrecessionwithdrawal

  2. Closing hymnC2formal

    A hymn sung at the end of a religious service as the clergy and choir leave the chancel.

    ruЗаключительный гимн

    • The recessional hymn was chosen for its uplifting melody.
    • They sang a beautiful recessional to conclude the wedding.
    • The organist played a soft recessional as the choir departed.
Forms
  • recessionals plural form
  • recessionals' possessive plural form
  • recessional's possessive singular form