Definition of DEROGATIVE

derogative

Meanings

Plural: derogatives

Adjective Satellite

  • expressive of low opinion

Adj

  • Disparaging; tending or intending to be belittling.
  • Of or pertaining to derogation; that derogates

Noun

  • A derogatory word or word-form.

Origin / Etymology

From derogate + -ive.

Antonyms

deferential

Scrabble Score: 15

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

Words With Friends Score: 17

derogative is a valid Words With Friends word