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Definition of Depreciation
1. Noun. A decrease in price or value. "Depreciation of the dollar against the yen"
Generic synonyms: Decrease, Diminution, Reduction, Step-down
Antonyms: Appreciation
Derivative terms: Depreciate, Depreciate
Antonyms: Appreciation
Derivative terms: Depreciate, Depreciate
2. Noun. Decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use.
Exact synonyms: Wear And Tear
Generic synonyms: Non-cash Expense, Financial Loss
Specialized synonyms: Straight-line Method, Straight-line Method Of Depreciation, Write-down, Write-off
Derivative terms: Depreciate, Depreciate
Generic synonyms: Non-cash Expense, Financial Loss
Specialized synonyms: Straight-line Method, Straight-line Method Of Depreciation, Write-down, Write-off
Derivative terms: Depreciate, Depreciate
3. Noun. A communication that belittles somebody or something.
Exact synonyms: Derogation, Disparagement
Examples of language type: Effeminacy, Effeminateness, Sissiness, Softness, Unmanliness, Womanishness, Darkey, Darkie, Darky, Boy, Coon, Jigaboo, Nigga, Nigger, Nigra, Spade, Tom, Uncle Tom, Paleface, Poor White Trash, White Trash, Honkey, Honkie, Honky, Whitey, Coolie, Cooly, Oriental, Oriental Person, Yellow Man, Yellow Woman, Gook, Slant-eye, Injun, Red Man, Redskin, Papist, Hymie, Kike, Sheeny, Yid, Chinaman, Chink, Mick, Mickey, Paddy, Dago, Ginzo, Greaseball, Guinea, Wop, Jap, Nip, Spic, Spick, Spik, Greaser, Taco, Wetback, Boche, Hun, Jerry, Kraut, Krauthead, Butch, Dike, Dyke, Fag, Faggot, Fagot, Fairy, Nance, Pansy, Poof, Poove, Pouf, Queen, Queer, Half-caste, Half-breed, Indian Giver, Caffer, Caffre, Kaffir, Kafir, Mammy, Moonie, Nazi, Picaninny, Piccaninny, Pickaninny, Shegetz, Shiksa, Shikse, Gamin, Street Arab, Throwaway, Suit, Tree Hugger, Wog, Touchy-feely, Red Indian
Generic synonyms: Discourtesy, Disrespect
Specialized synonyms: Cold Water, Belittling, Denigration, Aspersion, Slur, Detraction, Petty Criticism, Sour Grapes, Condescension, Disdain, Patronage, Calumniation, Calumny, Defamation, Hatchet Job, Obloquy, Traducement
Derivative terms: Depreciate, Derogate, Disparage
Examples of language type: Effeminacy, Effeminateness, Sissiness, Softness, Unmanliness, Womanishness, Darkey, Darkie, Darky, Boy, Coon, Jigaboo, Nigga, Nigger, Nigra, Spade, Tom, Uncle Tom, Paleface, Poor White Trash, White Trash, Honkey, Honkie, Honky, Whitey, Coolie, Cooly, Oriental, Oriental Person, Yellow Man, Yellow Woman, Gook, Slant-eye, Injun, Red Man, Redskin, Papist, Hymie, Kike, Sheeny, Yid, Chinaman, Chink, Mick, Mickey, Paddy, Dago, Ginzo, Greaseball, Guinea, Wop, Jap, Nip, Spic, Spick, Spik, Greaser, Taco, Wetback, Boche, Hun, Jerry, Kraut, Krauthead, Butch, Dike, Dyke, Fag, Faggot, Fagot, Fairy, Nance, Pansy, Poof, Poove, Pouf, Queen, Queer, Half-caste, Half-breed, Indian Giver, Caffer, Caffre, Kaffir, Kafir, Mammy, Moonie, Nazi, Picaninny, Piccaninny, Pickaninny, Shegetz, Shiksa, Shikse, Gamin, Street Arab, Throwaway, Suit, Tree Hugger, Wog, Touchy-feely, Red Indian
Generic synonyms: Discourtesy, Disrespect
Specialized synonyms: Cold Water, Belittling, Denigration, Aspersion, Slur, Detraction, Petty Criticism, Sour Grapes, Condescension, Disdain, Patronage, Calumniation, Calumny, Defamation, Hatchet Job, Obloquy, Traducement
Derivative terms: Depreciate, Derogate, Disparage
Definition of Depreciation
1. n. The act of lessening, or seeking to lessen, price, value, or reputation.
Definition of Depreciation
1. Noun. The state of being depreciated. ¹
2. Noun. The decline in value of assets. ¹
3. Noun. (accounting) The measurement of the decline in value of assets. Not to be confused with impairment, which is the measurement of the unplanned, extraordinary decline in value of assets. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Depreciation
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Depreciation
1. Decline in value of capital assets of a permanent or fixed nature over time with use. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Depreciation
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