Deprecation
(noun)
- The act of expressing disapproval of something.
- The action of describing something as inadequate, poor or old fashioned.
Origin:
Late middle english: from latin depretiatio(n-), from the verb depretiare (see depreciate).
Examples:
- The deprecation of traditional values was a major theme in the book.
- The company faced deprecation from its customers for poor service.
- The new software version included the deprecation of old features.
- The deprecation of the old currency led to confusion among the citizens.
- The deprecation of the outdated technology made way for more efficient systems.