deprecate

Meanings

• Verb

  To express disapproval or condemnation, especially mildly or politely.

  - "He deprecated the use of violence in political protests."
  - "The professor deprecated the students' lack of preparation for the exam."

• Verb

  To make an official announcement that a certain practice, theory, or product is no longer acceptable or desirable.

  - "The company has deprecated its old software and will no longer support it."
  - "The government has deprecated the use of plastic bags and is promoting reusable bags instead."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deprecate
reprieve , deceive , reprisal , perceive

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Variants

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deprecate , deprecated , deprecates , deprecating , deprecation , deprecations

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Forms

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deprecatingly, deprecation, deprecative

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'deprecatus,' meaning 'to pray or supplicate,' with the prefix 'de-' meaning 'down' or 'away,' suggesting a sense of humility or submission.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'deprecate' comes from the Latin word 'deprecatus,' which means 'to pray or supplicate.'

2. The word 'deprecate' is often used in legal contexts to describe the act of formally objecting to something.

3. In computer programming, 'deprecation' refers to the process of marking a feature or function as outdated and encouraging developers to use a replacement.

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Related Concepts

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1. disapprove: The act of expressing disagreement or condemnation towards something.

2. condemn: To express strong disapproval or criticism towards something, often implying a moral judgment.

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Culture

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In literature, 'deprecate' has been used to express disapproval or criticism, often in a polite or subtle way. In music, the term has been used in song lyrics to convey a sense of regret or apology. In art, 'deprecate' has been used to describe the act of criticizing or condemning a work of art.

How to Memorize "deprecate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of expressing disapproval or criticism, such as shaking your head or raising your eyebrows. Imagine yourself using the word in a polite or subtle way to convey your disapproval.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deprecate' with the idea of expressing disapproval or criticism in a polite or subtle way. Think of a situation where you might use the word to describe your feelings towards something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device to help remember the meaning of 'deprecate.' For example, you could remember it as 'to speak down to' or 'to express disapproval in a humble way.'

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