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deprecatory

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dep⋅re⋅ca⋅to⋅ry

  [dep-ri-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
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–adjective
1. of the nature of or expressing disapproval, protest, or depreciation.
2. apologetic; making apology.
Origin:
1580–90; < LL dēprecātōrius, equiv. to L dēprecā(rī) (see deprecate ) + -tōrius -tory 1

Related forms:
dep⋅re⋅ca⋅to⋅ri⋅ly, adverb
dep⋅re⋅ca⋅to⋅ri⋅ness, noun
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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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