- depreciation - a decrease in price or value; "depreciation of the dollar against the yen"
--1 is a kind of decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down
Antonyms: appreciation
Derived forms: verb depreciate2, verb depreciate3 - depreciation, wear and tear - decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use
--2 is a kind of financial loss
--2 has particulars:straight-line method, straight-line method of depreciation; write-off, write-down Derived forms: verb depreciate2, verb depreciate3 - disparagement, depreciation, derogation - a communication that belittles somebody or something
--3 is a kind of disrespect, discourtesy
--3 has particulars:denigration, belittling; aspersion, slur; detraction, petty criticism; sour grapes; condescension, disdain, patronage; defamation, calumny, obloquy, traducement, hatchet job Derived form: verb depreciate1