depreciate

[ dih-pree-shee-eyt ]

verb (used with object)

, de·pre·ci·at·ed, de·pre·ci·at·ing.

1. to reduce the purchasing value of (money).
2. to lessen the value or price of.
3. to claim depreciation on (a property) for tax purposes.
4. to represent as of little value or merit; belittle.

   Synonyms: minimize, decry, disparage

verb (used without object)

, de·pre·ci·at·ed, de·pre·ci·at·ing.

1. to decline in value.

depreciate

/ dɪˈpriːʃɪətərɪ; -trɪ; dɪˈpriːʃɪˌeɪt /

verb

1. to reduce or decline in value or price
2. tr to lessen the value of by derision, criticism, etc; disparage

Usage

See deprecate

Derived Forms

• depreciatory, adjective
• deˈpreciˌator, noun
• deˈpreciˌatingly, adverb

Other Words From

• de·preci·ating·ly adverb
• de·preci·ator noun
• nonde·preci·ating adjective
• prede·preci·ate verb predepreciated predepreciating
• rede·preci·ate verb redepreciated redepreciating
• unde·preci·ated adjective
• under·de·preci·ate verb (used with object) underdepreciated underdepreciating

Word History and Origins

Origin of depreciate¹

First recorded in 1640–50; from Late Latin dēpretiātus “undervalued” (past participle of dēpretiāre; in Medieval Latin spelling dēpreciāre ), equivalent to Latin dē- “away from, out of” + preti(um) “price” + -ātus past participle suffix; de-, price, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of depreciate¹

C15: from Late Latin dēpretiāre to lower the price of, from Latin de- + pretium price

Example Sentences

A recent report from Moody’s Analytics said that if a victorious Trump enacted new tariffs, the Mexican economy would fall into recession, the currency would depreciate, and inflation would rise.

From Los Angeles Times

“Under the worst-case scenario, the Mexican economy will fall into recession, the currency will depreciate, and inflation will rise,” reads a report released this month by the economic research firm Moody’s Analytics.

From Los Angeles Times

Parkdean’s website states that “buying a holiday home isn't considered a financial investment, as holiday homes depreciate in value with age”.

From BBC

Meanwhile the naira, Nigeria’s currency, has depreciated by more than 400% against the US dollar, further worsening the economic hardships.

From BBC

Filed on Jan. 6, the lawsuit claims that Veolia’s failure to address pollution at the beach depreciated the value of residents’ properties and prevented them from enjoying the ocean.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• decrease
• depress
• deteriorate
• diminish
• dwindle
• erode
• lessen
• lower
• soften
• undervalue
• worsen
• write off