deprecation
|dep-re-ca-tion|
/ˌdɛprɪˈkeɪʃən/
(deprecate)
express disapproval
Etymology
'deprecation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'deprecari,' where 'de-' meant 'away' and 'precari' meant 'to pray.'
'deprecari' transformed into the Late Latin word 'deprecātiōn,' and eventually became the modern English word 'deprecation' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to pray against or avert by prayer,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'expressing disapproval.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of expressing disapproval or criticism.
The manager's deprecation of the new policy was evident in the meeting.
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Noun 2
in software, the process of marking a feature or function as obsolete or discouraged from use.
The deprecation of the old API was announced last year.
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Last updated: 2025/03/07 10:06