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DEROGATIVE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does derogative mean?
• DEROGATIVE (adjective)
The adjective DEROGATIVE has 1 sense:
1. expressive of low opinion
Familiarity information: DEROGATIVE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Expressive of low opinion
Synonyms:
derogative; derogatory; disparaging
Context example:
disparaging remarks about the new house
Similar:
uncomplimentary (tending to (or intended to) detract or disparage)
Derivation:
derogate (cause to seem less serious; play down)
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