deprecative

Meanings

• adjective

  Expressing disapproval or contempt; derogatory.

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Variants

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depreciable , depreciate , depreciated , depreciates , depreciating , depreciatingly , depreciation , depreciations , depreciative , depreciator , depreciators , depreciatory

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'deprecor' meaning 'to beg off, to implore', which evolved to mean 'to speak contemptuously' or 'to belittle'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'deprecative' is not commonly used in everyday speech and is more commonly found in formal writing or academic contexts.

2. The word 'deprecative' is often used interchangeably with the word 'derogatory'.

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Related Concepts

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1. derogatory: Related concept that describes words or expressions used to express contempt or disapproval towards a person or thing.

2. contempt: A feeling of disdain or scorn towards someone or something.

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Culture

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The word 'deprecative' has been used in various literary works to convey a sense of disapproval or contempt. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Iago uses the word 'deprecative' to describe Desdemona's pleas to Othello, implying that he views them as insincere or manipulative.

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   - To remember the meaning of 'deprecative', think of it as a word used to 'depreciate' or 'devalue' something or someone.

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