recessional

UK
/rɪˈsɛʃənl/
US
/rɪˈsɛʃənl/

Translations

recessionalnoun
recessionals
pl
UK
/rɪˈsɛʃ.ən.əl/
US
/rɪˈsɛʃ.ən.əl/
The choir sang a beautiful recessional at the end of the service.
Хор исполнил красивый рецессионал в конце службы.
Additional translations
recessionaladjective
UK
/rɪˈsɛʃənl/
US
/rɪˈsɛʃənl/
The government implemented recessional policies to combat the economic downturn.
Правительство внедрило рецессионные меры для борьбы с экономическим спадом.

Definitions

recessionalnoun
A hymn or piece of music played at the end of a church service as the clergy and choir leave the sanctuary.
The organist played a beautiful recessional as the congregation began to exit the church.
A recession or withdrawal, especially of the sea from the land.
The recessional of the tide revealed a wide expanse of sandy beach.
recessionaladjective
Relating to or characteristic of a recession, especially in economic terms.
The country faced recessional challenges that affected employment rates.
Relating to a ceremonial withdrawal at the close of a religious service, especially describing the hymn or procession involved.
The choir rehearsed the recessional hymn before the Sunday service.