Associations to the word «Depreciatory»
Wiktionary
DEPRECIATORY, adjective. Pertaining to depreciation
Dictionary definition
DEPRECIATORY, adjective. Tending to decrease or cause a decrease in value; "a depreciating currency"; "depreciatory effects on prices".
DEPRECIATORY, adjective. Tending to diminish or disparage; "belittling comments"; "managed a deprecating smile at the compliment"; "deprecatory remarks about the book"; "a slighting remark".
Wise words
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