DEPRECATIVE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

given to expressing disapproval

Synonyms

Depreciative, Belittling, Slighting, Deprecatory, Deprecating

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "deprecative" comes from Middle French déprécatif.

🧩 Fun Fact

English has both Germanic and French words for the same things—'begin' vs 'commence', 'help' vs 'assist'.

➡️ Words that Start with DE

Destains Demandasaurus Designated Despatch Defy Decerebrating Descriptions Detachment Dedication Deaccession Dewberry Departs

Words that End with VE ⬅️

Exploitive Explorative Explosive Expositive Expressive Extensive Exteroceptive Extraversive Extravertive Extrospective Extroversive Geneve