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derogatory

Pronunciation: /dɪˈɹɒɡətɹi/

The English word “derogatory” has 6 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Disparaging.
  2. Tending to derogate
  3. Reducing the power or value of (a governmental body, etc); detracting from.
  4. Lessening the worth of (a person, etc); expressing derogation; insulting.
  5. Being or pertaining to a derogatory clause.

noun

  1. A tradeline on a credit report that indicates negative credit history.

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin dērogātōrius, from Latin dērogō; corresponding to derogate + -ory.

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