Deprecation

English

Noun

Deprecation (countable and uncountable; plural Deprecations)

1. (uncountable) The act of deprecating.
2. (countable) A praying against evil; prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented; strong expression of disapprobation.
3. Entreaty for pardon; petitioning.
4. (countable) An imprecation or curse.

Related terms

• imprecation
• precation

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌdɛpɹɪˈkeɪʃən/, SAMPA: /%dEprI"keIS@n/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃən