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- [dep-ri-keyt]
- /ˈdɛp rɪˌkeɪt/
- /ˈdep.rə.keɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dep-ri-keyt]
- /ˈdɛp rɪˌkeɪt/
Definitions of deprecation word
- verb with object deprecation to express earnest disapproval of. 1
- verb with object deprecation to urge reasons against; protest against (a scheme, purpose, etc.). 1
- verb with object deprecation to depreciate; belittle. 1
- verb with object deprecation Archaic. to pray for deliverance from. 1
- noun deprecation An early and still the most current sense of deprecate is “to express disapproval of.” In a sense development still occasionally criticized by a few, deprecate has come to be synonymous with the similar but etymologically unrelated word depreciate in the sense “belittle”: The author modestly deprecated the importance of his work. In compounds with self-, deprecate has almost totally replaced depreciate in modern usage: Her self-deprecating account of her career both amused and charmed the audience. 1
- noun deprecation (uncountable) The act of deprecating. 1
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Origin of deprecation
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin dēprecātus prayed against, warded off (past participle of dēprecārī), equivalent to dē- de- + prec(ārī) to pray + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Deprecation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deprecation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deprecation
noun deprecation
- derogation — a lessening or weakening (of power, authority, position, etc.)
- aspersion — a disparaging or malicious remark; slanderous accusation (esp in the phrase cast aspersions (on))
- ridicule — speech or action intended to cause contemptuous laughter at a person or thing; derision.
- detraction — a person, thing, circumstance, etc, that detracts
- disparagement — the act of disparaging.
Antonyms for deprecation
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