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- derogatory (adj.)



[derogatory 词源字典] - c. 1500, from Late Latin derogatorius, from Latin derogatus, past participle of derogare "to take away, detract from, diminish," also "repeal partly, restrict, modify," from de- "away" (see de-) + rogare "ask, question, propose" (see rogation).[derogatory etymology, derogatory origin, 英语词源]