Depreciatory: meaning, definitions and examples
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depreciatory
[ dɪˈpriːʃɪətəri ]
finance
Tending to lower the value of something, especially real estate or currency.
Synonyms
depreciative, detrimental, devaluing
Examples of usage
- The depreciatory remarks made by the CEO caused a drop in the company's stock value.
- The depreciatory effect of inflation on the purchasing power of the currency is significant.
general
Expressing disapproval or criticism.
Synonyms
critical, derogatory, disparaging
Examples of usage
- Her depreciatory comments about the new policy were not well received by the team.
- He gave me a depreciatory look, clearly indicating his disapproval.
Translations
Translations of the word "depreciatory" in other languages:
🇵🇹 depreciativo
🇮🇳 अपमानजनक
- अपमानकारी (apamānjanak
- apamānkārī)
🇩🇪 abwertend
🇮🇩 meremehkan
🇺🇦 зневажливий
🇵🇱 deprecjonujący
🇯🇵 軽蔑的 (keibetsuteki)
🇫🇷 dépréciatif
🇪🇸 depreciativo
🇹🇷 aşağılayıcı
🇰🇷 경멸적인 (gyeongmyeoljeog-in)
🇸🇦 مستخف
🇨🇿 depreciativní
🇸🇰 depreciatívny
🇨🇳 贬损的 (biǎnsǔn de)
🇸🇮 deprecijativen
🇮🇸 niðrandi
🇰🇿 менсінбеуші
🇬🇪 დევალვაციური
🇦🇿 qiymətdən salan
🇲🇽 depreciativo
Word origin
The word 'depreciatory' originated from the verb 'depreciate', which comes from the Latin 'depretiare', meaning 'to lower the price of'. Over time, 'depreciatory' has evolved to encompass broader meanings related to devaluation and criticism.
See also: depreciation, depreciative.