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deprecated

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. 1.To belittle or express disapproval of.
  2. 2.To declare something obsolescent; to recommend against a function, technique, command, etc. that still works but has been replaced.
  3. 3.To pray against.
  4. 4.To regret deeply.

adjective

  1. 1.Strongly disapproved of.
  2. 2.Belittled; insulted.
  3. 3.Said of a function or feature planned to be phased out, but still available for use.

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