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- [dep-ri-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /ˈdɛp rɪ kəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
- /ˈdep.rə.keɪ.tɪŋ/
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- [dep-ri-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /ˈdɛp rɪ kəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
Definitions of deprecatory word
- adjective deprecatory expressing disapproval; protesting 3
- adjective deprecatory expressing apology; apologetic 3
- abbreviation DEPRECATORY deprecating 3
- adjective deprecatory apologetic or belittling 3
- adjective deprecatory of the nature of or expressing disapproval, protest, or depreciation. 1
- adjective deprecatory apologetic; making apology. 1
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Origin of deprecatory
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Late Latin dēprecātōrius, equivalent to Latin dēprecā(rī) (see deprecate) + -tōrius -tory1
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Parts of speech for Deprecatory
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deprecatory 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.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
deprecatory usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deprecatory
adj deprecatory
- critical — If a person is critical or in a critical condition in hospital, they are seriously ill.
- deprecative — serving to deprecate; deprecatory.
- 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 deprecatory
- denigrating — to speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner; sully; defame: to denigrate someone's character.
- pejorative — having a disparaging, derogatory, or belittling effect or force: the pejorative affix -ling in princeling.
- condemnatory — Condemnatory means expressing strong disapproval.
- 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.
Antonyms for deprecatory
adjective deprecatory
- approving — An approving reaction or remark shows support for something, or satisfaction with it.
- unrepentant — repenting; penitent; experiencing repentance.
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