derogative
[ dih-rog-uh-tiv ]
adjective
lessening; belittling; derogatory.
Origin of derogative
1Other words from derogative
- de·rog·a·tive·ly, adverb
- non·de·rog·a·tive, adjective
- non·de·rog·a·tive·ly, adverb
- un·de·rog·a·tive, adjective
- un·de·rog·a·tive·ly, adverb
Words Nearby derogative
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How to use derogative in a sentence
Ka is often a prefix of negation in compound words, which has the force of a derogative.
Summary Narrative of an Exploratory Expedition to the Sources of the Mississippi River, in 1820 | Henry Rowe SchoolcraftSubordinate spirits of evil, are denoted by using the derogative form of the word, in sh by which Moneto is rendered Monetosh.
The Indian in his Wigwam | Henry R. SchoolcraftThey also admit of derogative and prepositional inflections.
The Indian in his Wigwam | Henry R. SchoolcraftThe term Moowis is one of the most derogative and offensive possible.
The American Indians | Henry R. SchoolcraftHis mention of Lillian made Aileen think of her in a faintly derogative way for a moment.
The Financier | Theodore Dreiser
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