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derogative

[ dih-rog-uh-tiv ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

1470–80; < Old French derogatif < Late Latin dērogātīvus. See derogate, -ive

Ka is often a prefix of negation in compound words, which has the force of a derogative.

Subordinate spirits of evil, are denoted by using the derogative form of the word, in sh by which Moneto is rendered Monetosh.

They also admit of derogative and prepositional inflections.

The term Moowis is one of the most derogative and offensive possible.

His mention of Lillian made Aileen think of her in a faintly derogative way for a moment.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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