deprecation
noun
Simple meaning
The act of expressing disapproval.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
dehpruhkayshuhnSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdɛpɹəkeɪʃən
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself)
countable
A praying against evil; prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented; strong expression of disapprobation.
uncountable
The act of deprecating.
countable
An imprecation or curse.
Entreaty for pardon; petitioning.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A praying against evil; prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented; strong expression of disapprobation.
Used this way, deprecation is a reasonably familiar word with a faintly unfavourable edge. This is a religious use: it carries the weight of tradition and ceremony.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Critical or judgemental
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Religion/spirituality
- Historical writing
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