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derogatively

de·rog·a·tive
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-rog-uh-tiv]
    • /dɪˈrɒg ə tɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-rog-uh-tiv]
    • /dɪˈrɒg ə tɪv/

Definition of derogatively word

  • adjective derogatively lessening; belittling; derogatory. 1
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Origin of derogatively

First appearance:

before 1470
One of the 25% oldest English words
1470-80; < Old French derogatif < Late Latin dērogātīvus. See derogate, -ive

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Parts of speech for Derogatively

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Derogatively

derogatively popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for derogatively

adverb derogatively

All 2 Synonyms of derogatively

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