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depreciate

verb de·pre·ci·ate \di-ˈprē-shē-ˌāt\

: to cause (something) to have a lower price or value

: to decrease in value

: to describe (something) as having little value

de·pre·ci·at·edde·pre·ci·at·ing

Full Definition of DEPRECIATE

transitive verb
1
:  to lower in estimation or esteem
2
a :  to lower the price or estimated value of <depreciate property>
b :  to deduct from taxable income a portion of the original cost of (a business asset) over several years as the value of the asset decreases
intransitive verb
:  to fall in value
de·pre·cia·ble \-shə-bəl\ adjective
de·pre·ci·at·ing·ly \-shē-ˌā-tiŋ-lē\ adverb
de·pre·ci·a·tion \-ˌprē-shē-ˈā-shən\ noun
de·pre·ci·a·tive \-ˈprē-shə-tiv, -shē-ˌā-tiv\ adjective
de·pre·ci·a·tor \-shē-ˌā-tər\ noun
de·pre·cia·to·ry \-shə-ˌtr-ē\ adjective
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Origin of DEPRECIATE

Middle English, from Late Latin depretiatus, past participle of depretiare, from Latin de- + pretium price — more at price
First Known Use: 15th century

Synonym Discussion of DEPRECIATE

decry, depreciate, disparage, belittle mean to express a low opinion of. decry implies open condemnation with intent to discredit <decried their defeatist attitude>. depreciate implies a representing as being of less value than commonly believed <critics depreciate his plays for being unabashedly sentimental>. disparage implies depreciation by indirect means such as slighting or invidious comparison <disparaged polo as a game for the rich>. belittle usually suggests a contemptuous or envious attitude <belittled the achievements of others>.

Other Economics Terms

actuary, compound interest, globalization, indemnity, portfolio, rentier, stagflation, usurer

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DEPRECIATORY Defined for Kids

depreciate

verb de·pre·ci·ate \di-ˈprē-shē-ˌāt\
de·pre·ci·at·edde·pre·ci·at·ing

Definition of DEPRECIATE for Kids

1
:  belittle <He often depreciates his own talent.>
2
:  to lower the price or value of
3
:  to lose value <New cars depreciate rapidly.>

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