n. | 1. | The act of lessening, or seeking to lessen, price, value, or reputation. |
2. | The falling of value; reduction of worth. | |
3. | the state of being depreciated. |
Noun | 1. | depreciation - a decrease in price or value; "depreciation of the dollar against the yen" Antonyms: appreciation - an increase in price or value; "an appreciation of 30% in the value of real estate" |
2. | depreciation - decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use Synonyms: wear and tear | |
3. | depreciation - a communication that belittles somebody or something Synonyms: derogation, disparagement |