depreciational
|de-pre-ci-a-tion-al|
/ˌdɛprɪʃiˈeɪʃənəl/
relating to a decrease in value
Etymology
'depreciational' originates from Latin, specifically the verb 'depretiāre' and the noun-forming stem 'depretiātiō', where 'de-' meant 'down' and 'pretium' meant 'price'.
'depreciational' changed from the Late Latin word 'depretiātiō' (meaning a lowering of price), passed into French as 'dépréciation', then into English as 'depreciation' in early modern usage; the adjective 'depreciational' developed from that noun.
Initially, it meant 'a lowering of price', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to a decrease in value'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or causing depreciation; pertaining to a reduction in value (especially of assets or prices).
The auditors noted several depreciational adjustments to the asset schedule for that quarter.
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