adj
Meaning 1
Tending to depreciate (in value).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
depreciative
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adj
Meaning 2
Belittling, disparaging.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
A statement with a tendency to depreciate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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adjective satellite
Meaning 4
tending to diminish or disparage
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- belittling comments
- managed a deprecating smile at the compliment
- deprecatory remarks about the book
- a slighting remark
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: belittling, deprecating, deprecative, deprecatory, depreciatory, slighting
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
Meaning 5
tending to decrease or cause a decrease in value
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- a depreciating currency
- depreciatory effects on prices
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: depreciating, depreciatory
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From depreciate + -ive.