[ dɪ'pri:ʃɪeɪt , -sɪ- ]
■ verb
1》 diminish in value over a period of time.
↘reduce the recorded value of (an asset) over a predetermined period.
2》 disparage or belittle.
Derivatives
depreciable adjective
depreciation noun
depreciative adjective
depreciatively adverb
depreciatory dɪ'pri:ʃ(ɪ)ət(ə)ri adjective
Origin
ME: from late L. depreciat- , depreciare 'lower in price, undervalue', from L. de- 'down' + pretium 'price'.