ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Deprecation

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˌdɛpɹɪˈkeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Deprecation is a noun meaning (uncountable) The act of deprecating.

Meaning

(uncountable) The act of deprecating.

More Meanings

  1. (countable) A praying against evil; prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented; strong expression of disapprobation.
  2. An entreaty for a pardon; a petitioning.
  3. (countable) An imprecation or curse.

Word Forms

Synonyms for deprecation

Depending on context, synonyms include denigration.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include denigration, depreciation, depravation, decrementation, devaluation, discouragement.

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