Main Entry:

de·rog·a·to·ry

Pronunciation:

\di-ˈrä-gə-ˌtȯr-ē\

Function:

adjective

Date:

circa 1503

1 : detracting from the character or standing of something —often used with to, towards, or of 2 : expressive of a low opinion : disparaging <derogatory remarks>

— de·rog·a·to·ri·ly \-ˌrä-gə-ˈtȯr-ə-lē\ adverb