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non-derogatory

non--de·rog·a·to·ry
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te dih-rog-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ dɪˈrɒg əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te dih-rog-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ dɪˈrɒg əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/

Definition of non-derogatory word

  • adjective non-derogatory tending to lessen the merit or reputation of a person or thing; disparaging; depreciatory: a derogatory remark. 2
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Origin of non-derogatory

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 Non-derogatory

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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non-derogatory 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.
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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