derogatorily

de·rog·a·to·ry

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-rog-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /dɪˈrɒg əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-rog-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /dɪˈrɒg əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/

Definitions of derogatorily word

adjective derogatorily tending to lessen the merit or reputation of a person or thing; disparaging; depreciatory: a derogatory remark. 1
noun derogatorily In a derogatory manner. 1

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Origin of derogatorily

First appearance:

before 1495

One of the 26% oldest English words

1495-1505; < Late Latin dērogātōrius cursing, equivalent to dērogā(re) (see derogate) + -tōrius -tory1

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Parts of speech for Derogatorily

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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derogatorily popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 74% 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.

derogatorily usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for derogatorily

adverb derogatorily

deprecatorily — In a deprecatory manner.
deprecatingly — to express earnest disapproval of.

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