deprecation

Meanings

• noun

  The act of expressing disapproval or condemnation, especially mildly or respectfully.

  - "He made a deprecation of the harsh conditions."
  - "Her deprecation of the proposal was polite but firm."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deprecation
representation , appreciation , depopulation

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Variants

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deprecate , deprecated , deprecates , deprecating , deprecation , deprecations , self-deprecation , self-deprecations

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Forms

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deprecations, deprecatingly, deprecative

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'deprecari' which means 'to pray, to ask for pardon, to entreat'. Deprecation has been used since the 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'deprecation' has 11 letters and is pronounced as 'de-pree-kay-shun'.

2. In the Bible, King David makes a deprecation to God for his sins.

3. Deprecation is a rare word that is not used in everyday conversation, making it an interesting word to learn.

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Related Concepts

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1. apology: An apology is a statement or action intended to reduce feelings of anger or resentment caused by an offense. Deprecation is a milder form of apology that expresses disapproval or condemnation with respect and diplomacy.

2. condescension: Condescension is the act of speaking, behaving, or feeling in a way that intentionally belittles or insults someone. Deprecation, on the other hand, is a respectful expression of disapproval or condemnation.

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Culture

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Deprecation has been used extensively in literature and art to depict humility, respect, and diplomacy. In Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar', Brutus uses deprecation to justify the assassination of Caesar.

How to Memorize "deprecation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person expressing mild disapproval or condemnation with a respectful tone and body language.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deprecation' with the idea of expressing disapproval or condemnation with respect and diplomacy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that deprecation is a form of apology that is expressed with respect and diplomacy.

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