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Raredeprecated
The correct spelling is deprecated.
How to pronounce deprecated
verb
IPA: /ˈdɛp.ɹə.keɪt.ɪd/
Say it like: Dep-rec-ate-d
The correct spelling is deprecated. To belittle or express disapproval of. For example: "He deprecates any praise of his own merits."
Usage Examples
“He deprecates any praise of his own merits.”
“It is still supported but strongly deprecated.”
“Foo() has been deprecated; it outputs a debug message and then calls Foo2()”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To belittle or express disapproval of.
- 2.To declare something obsolescent; to recommend against a function, technique, command, etc. that still works but has been replaced.
- 3.To pray against.
- 4.To regret deeply.
adjective
- 1.Strongly disapproved of.
- 2.Belittled; insulted.
- 3.Said of a function or feature planned to be phased out, but still available for use.
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