What does deprecative mean?
Definitions for deprecative
ˈdɛp rɪˌkeɪ tɪv, -kə tɪvdep·reca·tive
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Princeton's WordNet
belittling, deprecating, deprecative, deprecatory, depreciative, depreciatory, slightingadjective
tending to diminish or disparage
"belittling comments"; "managed a deprecating smile at the compliment"; "deprecatory remarks about the book"; "a slighting remark"
deprecativeadjective
given to expressing disapproval
Wiktionary
deprecativeadjective
Tending to deprecate; disapproving.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Deprecative, Deprecatoryadjective
That serves to deprecate; excusive; apologizing.
Etymology: from deprecate.
Bishop Fox understanding that the Scottish king was still discontent, being troubled that the occasion of breaking of the truce should grow from his men, sent many humble and deprecatory letters to the Scottish king to appease him. Francis Bacon.
ChatGPT
deprecative
Deprecative refers to expressing disapproval, criticism or mild form of protest. It can involve actions or comments that aim to prevent, discourage or lower the importance or value of something. It can also mean expressing a strong dislike or showing a desire for a certain behavior, action or idea to not take place.
Webster Dictionary
Deprecativeadjective
serving to deprecate; deprecatory
Usage in printed sourcesFrom:
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of deprecative in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of deprecative in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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