Added 9 October 2026
derogatory
/dɪˈɹɒɡətɹi/ adjective
Latin root: dērogātōrius Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about derogatory at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Expressive of low opinion.
derogatory comments
Origin
Borrowed from Late Latin dērogātōrius, from Latin dērogō; corresponding to derogate + -ory.
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