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derogatory
What does derogatory mean?
derogatory (adjective): expressive of low opinion.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use derogatory in a sentence?
- Derogatory comments. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce derogatory?
/dəˈɹɑɡəˌtɔɹi/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does derogatory come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin dērogātōrius, from Latin dērogō; corresponding to derogate + -ory.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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intense; sensitive; sharp
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capable of being foretold
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expressive of low opinion
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lasting forever; unending
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