deprecation
deprecation Lexical Profile
deprecation Game Scores & Validity
• noun
In software development and technical standards, the status applied to a feature, attribute, or practice indicating that it is obsolete and should be avoided, typically because it is being phased out in favor of a newer alternative.
"The engineering team announced the deprecation of the legacy API ahead of next year's major release."
An expression of strong disapproval, criticism, or protest against something.
"The committee voiced its strong deprecation of the unethical marketing practices."
The act of belittling, undervaluing, or disparaging someone or something, especially oneself out of modesty.
"His speech was filled with humorous deprecation of his own athletic abilities."
An earnest prayer or entreaty calling for the warding off or removal of an evil or misfortune.
"Ancient liturgies often included solemn deprecations against famine and pestilence."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'deprecation' (an expression of disapproval, or the phasing out of a software feature) with 'depreciation' (a decrease in monetary value over time, or belittlement).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Latin deprecatio ('a praying away, warding off by prayer'), from the verb deprecari, formed from de- ('away') and precari ('to pray').