how to pronounce derogatory
/dɚˈɑːɡəˌtɔːɹiː/
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derogatory is pronounced in five syllables
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An example use of derogatory in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… clear that derogatory comments about …”
meanings of derogatory
adjective:
- (usually with to) Tending to derogate:.
- Reducing the power or value of (a governmental body, etc); detracting from.
- Being or pertaining to a derogatory clause.
- Lessening the worth of (a person, etc); expressing derogation; insulting.
noun:
- A trade-line on a credit report that includes negative credit history.
derogatory frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR
the word derogatory occurs in english on average 1.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.
topics derogatory can be related to
it is hard to perfectly classify words into specific topics since each word can have many context of its use, but our machine-learning models believe that derogatory can be often used in the following areas:
1) communication, information, and media;
2) people, society, and culture;
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