depreciate
/dɪˈpriːʃiˌeɪt/
de · pre · ci · ate
dɪ · ˈpriː · ʃi · ˌeɪt
English Definition
v. to decrease in value over time
Significado en Español
depreciar, devaluar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mất giá, giảm giá trị
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de-(negative) + preci(value) + -ate(make) → to make value decrease
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym of “depreciate”?
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A
appreciate
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B
diminish
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C
inflate
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D
preserve
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B — diminish.
“depreciate” means v. to decrease in value over time
Common questions about “depreciate”
What does “depreciate” mean?
depreciate — v. to decrease in value over time. In Chinese: 贬值，跌价.
How do you pronounce “depreciate”?
depreciate is pronounced /dɪˈpriːʃiˌeɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: de · pre · ci · ate.
Is “depreciate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. depreciate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “depreciate”?
de-(negative) + preci(value) + -ate(make) → to make value decrease
