Decreased in value or worth over time, or expressed disapproval of something.
From Latin depreciari (to pray against, disapprove), combining de- (away) and precari (to pray). Originally meant to pray against or curse, evolved to mean reducing in value or belittling.
Your car 'depreciates' the moment you drive it off the lot because buyers know it's no longer brand new—this is why economists track depreciation as a major financial factor affecting everything from taxes to insurance.
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