derogative

Meanings

• adjective, noun

  Expressing contempt, disrespect, or insult towards someone or something.

  - "His derogatory comments about women were unacceptable."
  - "The derogative term used against the minority group was hurtful."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with derogative
apologies , colleges , jolly's , polities

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Variants

List of all variants of derogative that leads to same result
derogate , derogated , derogates , derogating , derogation , derogations , derogative

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Forms

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derogatory, derogatively

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'derogare,' meaning 'to detract,' or 'to take away,' often used to express contempt or disrespect.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'derogatory' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. Derogative language can lead to negative health effects, such as stress, anxiety, and depression.

3. Using derogative language towards others can make it more difficult to build positive relationships.

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Related Concepts

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1. Prejudice: A preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience. Derogative language is often used to express prejudiced views.

2. Discrimination: The unfair treatment of individuals or groups based on their race, gender, sexuality, religion, or other factors. Derogative language can contribute to a discriminatory environment.

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Culture

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Derogative language has been used throughout history to demean and marginalize various groups based on their race, gender, sexuality, religion, and other factors. It can be found in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression, often reflecting the societal norms and values of the time.

How to Memorize "derogative"

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   - Visualize a person using derogative language to belittle or insult someone. Imagine the hurt and pain that can be caused by such words.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'derogative' with words like 'contempt,' 'disrespect,' and 'insult.' Remember that derogative language is used to express negative attitudes towards others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'derogative' - 'D' for 'disrespect,' 'e' for 'express,' 'r' for 'reveal,' 'o' for 'other,' 'g' for 'grudge,' and 'ative' for 'attitude.'

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