recessing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of withdrawing or drawing back, especially when this is done deliberately and often temporarily.

  - "The soldiers retreated in the face of the enemy's advance."
  - "The company went into recess during the lunch break."

• Noun

  A period during the school day when children are free to play and socialize, typically in the yard or playground.

  - "The children were excited for their afternoon recess."
  - "The teacher supervised the students during recess."

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Variants

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recess , recessed , recesses , recessing

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Etymology

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From Old French recesser 'to withdraw, retire', from re- 'back' + cesser 'to cease'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'recess' comes from the Latin word 'recessus', which means 'a going back'.

2. The term 'recessional' is often used to describe the procession of the bride and groom out of a wedding ceremony.

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Related Concepts

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1. Retreat: A withdrawal from an enemy or difficult situation, often with the intention of regrouping and regaining strength.

2. Recessional: A procession or march out of a place, often with ceremonial or celebratory significance.

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Culture

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In literature, recess is often used metaphorically to describe a pause or intermission, such as in the title of T.S. Eliot's poem 'The Hollow Men' which includes the line 'Between the idea And the reality Between the motion And the act Falls the Shadow'. In art, recesses can refer to areas of negative space that create depth and perspective.

How to Memorize "recessing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the act of withdrawing or drawing back, such as a soldier retreating from the battlefield or a company taking a break during a meeting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of taking a break or withdrawing, such as during a school recess or a company recess.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: R-Retreat, C-Cess, R-Recess.

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