derogative

[ dih-rog-uh-tiv ]

adjective

Origin of derogative

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.
Summary Narrative of an Exploratory Expedition to the Sources of the Mississippi River, in 1820 | Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
Subordinate spirits of evil, are denoted by using the derogative form of the word, in sh by which Moneto is rendered Monetosh.
The Indian in his Wigwam | Henry R. Schoolcraft
They also admit of derogative and prepositional inflections.
The Indian in his Wigwam | Henry R. Schoolcraft
The term Moowis is one of the most derogative and offensive possible.
The American Indians | Henry R. Schoolcraft
His mention of Lillian made Aileen think of her in a faintly derogative way for a moment.
The Financier | Theodore Dreiser

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