verb
- decreases in value over time
- belittles or disparages someone or something
Usage: economics; finance
Usage: formal
Examples
- The new car depreciates rapidly in its first year.
- Real estate in that area depreciates due to environmental concerns.
- She constantly depreciates her own achievements.
- The currency depreciates against the dollar during economic uncertainty.
- He depreciates the work of his colleagues unfairly.
- Technology equipment depreciates quickly as newer models are released.