DEPRECIATE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
lower the value of something
Example: The Fed depreciated the dollar once again
Categories: Devalue
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Verb
lose in value
Example: The dollar depreciated again
Categories: Decrease, Diminish, Lessen, Fall
Synonyms
Undervalue, Devaluate, Devalue, Depreciate, Deprecate
Antonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "depreciate" was borrowed from Latin depretiare.
🧩 Fun Fact
Medieval scholars created new Latin words for modern concepts, keeping the language alive for centuries.