deprecation

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌdɛpɹɪˈkeɪʃən/

Noun

deprecation

1. (uncountable) The act of deprecating.
2. (countable) A praying against evil; prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented; strong expression of disapprobation.
3. Entreaty for pardon; petitioning.
4. (countable) An imprecation or curse.

Related terms

• imprecation
• precation

Translations

• Portuguese: depreciação
• Russian: возраже́ние

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