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depreciation

/dɪpɹˌiʃiˈeɪʃʌn/noun5 syllables

Depreciation means: a communication that belittles somebody or something.

Synonyms for depreciation3

noun, as in a communication that belittles somebody or something

disparagement, derogation

noun, as in decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use

wear and tear

Opposites of depreciation

appreciation

What does depreciation mean?3

noun

1

a communication that belittles somebody or something

2

decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use

3

a decrease in price or value“depreciation of the dollar against the yen”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with depreciation?60

two syllables

stationnation
Show 40 near rhymes
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All 60 rhymes for depreciation, grouped by syllable

Depreciation in a sentence

  • Does depreciation of the yen give rise to inflation?CK
  • The depreciation of the equipment is calculated over five years.Igider
  • Is the Algerian dinar facing a bigger depreciation?Amastan

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of depreciation

as a noun

plural
depreciations