derogative

Variant of derogatory

derogatory definition

de·roga·tory (di räg′ə tôr′ē)

adjective

  1. tending to lessen or impair; detracting
  2. disparaging; belittling

Etymology: L derogatorius: see derogate

Also derogative de·rog′a·tive

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