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depreciation

/ depreciation /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
a decrease in price or value
"depreciation of the dollar against the yen"
Opposites:
appreciation
Type of:
decrease diminution reduction
Derived:
depreciate undervalue devaluate devalue
noun Sense 2
decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use
Type of:
financial loss
Kinds of:
straight-line method straight-line method of depreciation write-off write-down
Derived:
depreciate undervalue devaluate devalue
noun Sense 3
a communication that belittles somebody or something
Type of:
disrespect discourtesy
Kinds of:
denigration belittling aspersion slur detraction
Derived:
minimize belittle denigrate derogate deprecate
Semantic Complexity
43%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
29
Times Searched
23
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decrease diminution reduction appreciation financial loss straight-line method straight-line method of depreciation write-off write-down disrespect discourtesy denigration