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deprecative

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dep⋅re⋅ca⋅tive

  [dep-ri-key-tiv, -kuh-tiv]
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–adjective
serving to deprecate; deprecatory.
Origin:
1480–90; (< AF) < LL dēprecātīvus, equiv. to dēprecāt(us) (see deprecate ) + -īvus -ive

Related forms:
dep⋅re⋅ca⋅tive⋅ly, adverb
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dep·re·ca·to·ry   (děp'rĭ-kə-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē)   
adj.  

  1. Expressing disapproval or criticism.

  2. Mildly disparaging or uncomplimentary, especially of oneself.

dep're·ca·to'ri·ly adv.
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