deprecative

dep·re·ca·tive

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dep-ri-key-tiv, -kuh-tiv]
- /ˈdɛp rɪˌkeɪ tɪv, -kə tɪv/
- /ˈde.prɪk.eɪ.tɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dep-ri-key-tiv, -kuh-tiv]
- /ˈdɛp rɪˌkeɪ tɪv, -kə tɪv/

Definitions of deprecative word

adjective deprecative serving to deprecate; deprecatory. 1
noun deprecative Tending to deprecate; disapproving. 1

See all 2 definitions of deprecative

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Origin of deprecative

First appearance:

before 1480

One of the 25% oldest English words

1480-90; (< Anglo-French) < Late Latin dēprecātīvus, equivalent to dēprecāt(us) (see deprecate) + -īvus -ive

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Parts of speech for Deprecative

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Deprecative

deprecative popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for deprecative

adj deprecative

critical — If a person is critical or in a critical condition in hospital, they are seriously ill.
deprecatory — expressing disapproval; protesting
depreciatory — tending to depreciate.
derogative — lessening; belittling; derogatory.
derogatory — If you make a derogatory remark or comment about someone or something, you express your low opinion of them.

adjective deprecative

disparaging — that disparages; tending to belittle or bring reproach upon: a disparaging remark.
deprecating — A deprecating attitude, gesture, or remark shows that you think that something is not very good, especially something associated with yourself.

All 10 Synonyms of deprecative