Definition of DEPRECATION

deprecation

Meanings

Plural: deprecations

Noun

  • a prayer to avert or remove some evil or disaster
  • the act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself)
  • The act of deprecating.
  • A praying against evil; prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented; strong expression of disapprobation.
  • Entreaty for pardon; petitioning.
  • An imprecation or curse.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French deprecation (French: déprécation), from Latin dēprecātiōnem, from dēprecātiō (“deprecation, invocation”), from dēprecor (“I avert, I warn off; I deprecate”).

Synonyms

denigration

Scrabble Score: 16

deprecation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
deprecation is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
deprecation is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

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