DEPRECIATIVE
\dɪpɹˈiːʃi͡ətˌɪv], \dɪpɹˈiːʃiətˌɪv], \d_ɪ_p_ɹ_ˈiː_ʃ_iə_t_ˌɪ_v]\
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tending to diminish or disparage; "belittling comments"; "managed a deprecating smile at the compliment"; "deprecatory remarks about the book"; "a slighting remark"
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tending to decrease or cause a decrease in value; "a depreciating currency"; "depreciatory effects on prices"
By Princeton University
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tending to diminish or disparage; "belittling comments"; "managed a deprecating smile at the compliment"; "deprecatory remarks about the book"; "a slighting remark"
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tending to decrease or cause a decrease in value; "a depreciating currency"; "depreciatory effects on prices"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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