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Definitions for derogative
dɪˈrɒg ə tɪvderog·a·tive
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Princeton's WordNet
derogative, derogatory, disparagingadjective
expressive of low opinion
"derogatory comments"; "disparaging remarks about the new house"
Wiktionary
derogativeadjective
disparaging, tending or intending to be belittling.
derogativeadjective
Of or pertaining to derogation; that derogates
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Derogativeadjective
Derogating; lessening the value of.
Etymology: derogativus, Latin.
That spirits are corporeal seems to me a conceit derogative to himself, and such as he should rather labour to overthrow; yet thereby he establisheth the doctrine of lustrations, amulets and charms, as we have declared before. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Err.
Wikipedia
derogative
A pejorative or slur is a word or grammatical form expressing a negative or a disrespectful connotation, a low opinion, or a lack of respect toward someone or something. It is also used to express criticism, hostility, or disregard. Sometimes, a term is regarded as pejorative in some social or ethnic groups but not in others, or may be originally pejorative but later adopt a non-pejorative sense (or vice versa) in some or all contexts.
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derogative
Derogative refers to something that is offensive or disparaging, usually expressing a low opinion or criticism. It involves showing a critical or disrespectful attitude, often through language, behaviors, or attitudes that belittle, degrade or show contempt for someone or something.
Webster Dictionary
Derogativeadjective
derogatory
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of derogative in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of derogative in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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