depreciation meaning
UK US /dɪˌpriʃiˈeɪʃən/ 5 syllables
depreciation (noun): a decrease in price or value.
depreciation has 3 meanings in this dictionary.
depreciation as a noun
- a decrease in price or value
- depreciation of the dollar against the yen
Opposite: appreciation
Type of: decrease
Related forms: depreciate
- decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use
Synonyms: wear and tear
Type of: financial loss, non-cash expense
Kinds: straight-line method, write-off
Related forms: depreciate
- a communication that belittles somebody or something
Synonyms: disparagement, derogation
Type of: disrespect
Kinds: cold water, denigration, aspersion, detraction, sour grapes, condescension, defamation
Related forms: depreciate
How to pronounce depreciation
depreciation is pronounced /dɪˌpriʃiˈeɪʃən/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable.
Words that rhyme with depreciation
Scrabble score: 17 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in ON · 12-letter words
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