derogative

de·rog·a·tive

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dih-rog-uh-tiv]
- /dɪˈrɒg ə tɪv/
- /dərˈɒɡətˌɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-rog-uh-tiv]
- /dɪˈrɒg ə tɪv/

Definitions of derogative word

adjective derogative lessening; belittling; derogatory. 1
noun derogative Disparaging, tending or intending to be belittling. 1
noun derogative (rare) A derogatory word or word-form. 0
adjective derogative Of or pertaining to derogation; that derogates. 0

See all 4 definitions of derogative

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Origin of derogative

First appearance:

before 1470

One of the 25% oldest English words

1470-80; < Old French derogatif < Late Latin dērogātīvus. See derogate, -ive

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Parts of speech for Derogative

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Derogative

derogative popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for derogative

adj derogative

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

adjective derogative

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.
depreciative — Tending to depreciate (in value etc.).

All 11 Synonyms of derogative