depreciated; depreciating
Definition of depreciate
1
: to lower in honor or esteem
often depreciates the importance of her work
2a
: to lower the price or estimated value of
depreciate property
b
: to deduct from taxable income a portion of the original cost of (a business asset) over several years as the value of the asset decreases
: to fall in value
advised us to sell the stock before it depreciates
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The first known use of depreciate was in the 15th century
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