Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: depreciating
IPA transcription: [dɪpɹ'iʃi,eɪtɪŋ]
adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: depreciating, depreciative, depreciatory
    Meaning: tending to decrease or cause a decrease in value; "a depreciating currency"; "depreciatory effects on prices"
Usage examples
  • Now, if you examine the three classes of men, and ask of them in turn which of their lives is pleasantest, each will be found praising his own and depreciating that of others: the money-maker will contrast the vanity of honour or of learning if they bring no money with the solid advantages of gold and silver?