Dictionary.com

deprecative

[ dep-ri-key-tiv, -kuh-tiv ]
/ ˈdɛp rɪˌkeɪ tɪv, -kə tɪv /
Save This Word!
See synonyms for deprecative on Thesaurus.com
adjective
serving to deprecate; deprecatory.
QUIZ
CAN YOU ANSWER THESE COMMON GRAMMAR DEBATES?
There are grammar debates that never die; and the ones highlighted in the questions in this quiz are sure to rile everyone up once again. Do you know how to answer the questions that cause some of the greatest grammar debates?
Question 1 of 7
Which sentence is correct?
His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.
His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Origin of deprecative

1480–90; (<Anglo-French ) <Late Latin dēprecātīvus, equivalent to dēprecāt(us) (see deprecate) + -īvus-ive

OTHER WORDS FROM deprecative

Words nearby deprecative

depraved, depravity, deprecate, deprecated, deprecation, deprecative, deprecatory, depreciable, depreciate, depreciation, depreciatory
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023

Words related to deprecative

belittling, critical, deprecating, deprecatory, depreciative, derogative, derogatory, detractive, disapproving, slighting, uncomplimentary

How to use deprecative in a sentence

FEEDBACK