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deprecate

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛprɪkeɪt/

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Definition of deprecate

verb

[with object]
  • 1express disapproval of:what I deprecate is persistent indulgence (as adjective deprecating)he sniffed in a deprecating way

Derivatives

deprecatingly

adverb

deprecation

Pronunciation: /-ˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

deprecative

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛprɪkətɪv/

adjective

deprecator

noun

Origin:

early 17th century (in the sense 'pray against'): from Latin deprecat- 'prayed against (as being evil)', from the verb deprecari, from de- (expressing reversal) + precari 'pray'

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