də̇ˈprēshēˌāt, dēˈ-, usu -ād.+V verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Late Latin depretiare (often spelled depreciare in later MSS), from de- + pretium price — more at price
transitive verb
1. : to lessen in price or estimated value : lower the worth of
the owner's right to depreciate such property — Journal of Accountancy
— opposed to appreciate
2. : to represent as of little value or claim to esteem : undervalue , disparage , belittle
objected to scholars depreciating the craftsmen — S.F.Mason
intransitive verb
: to become depreciated : fall in value or esteem
perishable goods depreciate rapidly
a depreciating currency
Synonyms: see decry