verb
depreciate
Depreciate (verb) means to lessen in price or estimated value; to lower the worth of.
verb
1
To lessen in price or estimated value; to lower the worth of.
2
To decline in value over time.
3
To belittle or disparage.
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Etymology
Inherited from Middle English depreciaten, borrowed from Late Latin dēpretiātus / dēpreciātus, perfect passive participle of dēpretiō / dēpreciō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from dē- + pretium (“price”) + -ō.
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What is the meaning of depreciate?
"depreciate" (verb) means to lessen in price or estimated value; to lower the worth of.
What are the different meanings of depreciate?
"depreciate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To lessen in price or estimated value; to lower the worth of; 2. To decline in value over time; 3. To belittle or disparage.