deprecate

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations 1.4 External links 2 Italian 2.1 Verb form

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Latin deprecatus, pp. of deprecari (“‘to pray against (a present or impending evil), pray for, intercede for (that which is in danger), rarely imprecate’”) < de (“‘off’”) + precari (“‘to pray’”).

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈdeprɪkeɪt/

[edit] Verb

to deprecate (third-person singular simple present deprecates, present participle deprecating, simple past and past participle deprecated)

1. (formal) to express disapproval of
2. (computing) to recommend against use of
3. (archaic) to pray against

[edit] Derived terms

• self-deprecating

[edit] Related terms

• deprecation

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[edit] External links

• deprecate in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
• deprecate in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
• deprecate at OneLook® Dictionary Search

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[edit] Italian

[edit] Verb form

deprecate

1. second person plural present tense and imperative of deprecare