derogatory [dih-rog -uh -tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
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tending to lessen the merit or reputation of a person or thing; disparaging; depreciatory: a derogatory remark. Show More
Origin of derogatory 1495–1505; <
Late Latin dērogātōrius cursing, equivalent to
dērogā(re ) (see
derogate ) +
-tōrius -tory1 Related forms de·rog·a·to·ri·ly , adverb de·rog·a·to·ri·ness , noun non·de·rog·a·to·ri·ly , adverb non·de·rog·a·to·ri·ly·ness , noun non·de·rog·a·to·ry , adjective Dictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for non-derogatory tending or intended to detract, disparage, or belittle; intentionally offensive Show More
Derived Forms derogatorily , adverb derogatoriness , noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Word Origin and History for non-derogatory adj. c.1500, from Late Latin derogatorius , from Latin derogatus , past participle of derogare "to take away, detract from, diminish," also "repeal partly, restrict, modify," from de- "away" (see de- ) + rogare "ask, question, propose" (see rogation ).
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