DEROGATORY


Meaning of DEROGATORY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ di-ˈrä-gə-ˌtȯr-ē ]

adjective

Date: circa 1503

1. : detracting from the character or standing of something — often used with to, towards, or of

2. : expressive of a low opinion : disparaging

derogatory remarks

• de·rog·a·to·ri·ly -ˌrä-gə-ˈtȯr-ə-lē adverb

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