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Definition of devalue

devalue

/diːˈvæl.juː/
de · val · ue
Past Simple:devalued
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Past Participle:devalued
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Present Participle:devaluing
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devalue Lexical Profile

devalue Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To reduce or underestimate the worth, importance, or significance of something.

Example

"Critics argue that standardized testing can devalue creative thinking in the classroom."

2

To officially lower the exchange value of a currency in relation to other currencies, or for a currency to lose its value.

Example

"The central bank decided to devalue the national currency in an effort to boost exports."

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• Rhymes for devalue

• Nearby Words

deux
devaluate
devaluation
devalue
devastate
devastated
devastating

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century by combining the privative prefix 'de-' (meaning down or away) with 'value', which derives via Old French from the Latin verb 'valere' (to be strong or worth).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Devalue. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/devalue
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