DEPRECATED

Etymology

Adjective

deprecated (comparative more deprecated, superlative most deprecated)

Strongly disapproved of.

Belittled; insulted.

(computing) Said of a function or feature planned to be phased out, but still available for use.

Synonyms: on its way out, obsolescent, Thesaurus:obsolete

Verb

deprecated

simple past tense and past participle of deprecate

Source: Wiktionary

DEPRECATE

Dep"re*cate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Deprecated; p. pr. & vb. n. Deprecating.] Etym: [L. deprecatus, p. p. of deprecari to avert by player, to deprecate; de- + precari to pray. See Pray.]

Definition: To pray against, as an evil; to seek to avert by player; to desire the removal of; to seek deliverance from; to express deep regret for; to disapprove of strongly. His purpose was deprecated by all round him, and he was with difficulty induced to adandon it. Sir W. Scott.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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