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Meaning of depreciate
The primary meaning of "depreciate" is to decrease in value or become less valuable over time.
Etymology of depreciate
The word "depreciate" originates from the Latin "depreciare", which means "to price lower" or "to devalue"
It is a combination of "de" (meaning "down" or "away from") and "pretium" (meaning "price")
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe a decrease in value or a reduction in price
Synonyms
devalue
decrease
diminish
reduce
lower
lessen
drop
slump
fall
decline
deteriorate
worsen
impair
damage
mar
spoil
tarnish
discredit
belittle
minimize
underestimate
underrate
undervalue
write down
mark down
slash
cut
knock
deduct
subtract
decrease in value
lose value
fall in value
drop in value
slump in value
Definitions
- To become lower in value, amount, or degree
- * To decrease the value of something, especially officially
- * To think less of someone or something, or to express disapproval of them
Usage Examples
- The value of the company's stock depreciated after the scandal
- * The new policy will depreciate the value of the dollar
- * She depreciated her opponent's chances of winning the election