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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDepreciation
/dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The reduction in the value of an asset over time, in particular due to wear and tear.
"The depreciation of the car's value was evident after just a few years of use." - 2
A decrease in the purchasing power of money, often due to inflation.
"The depreciation of the currency affected the cost of imported goods."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'depreciation' originates from the Latin word 'depretiare', meaning 'to lower in price'. It evolved through Middle French 'dépréciation' in the 15th century, reflecting a shift in meaning towards a reduction in value, particularly in economic contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Depreciation" is said worldwide
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Dépréciation
Transliteration: deh-preh-see-ah-syon
"La dépréciation de l'actif a été rapide."
Abschreibung
Transliteration: ap-shray-boong
"Die Abschreibung des Fahrzeugs war hoch."
Deprezzamento
Transliteration: deh-preh-tsah-men-toh
"Il deprezzamento della valuta ha colpito l'economia."
Depreciación
Transliteration: deh-preh-syah-syon
"La depreciación del activo fue significativa."
Depreciação
Transliteration: deh-preh-see-ah-sao
"A depreciação do imóvel foi rápida."
मूल्यह्रास
Transliteration: Moolyahraas
"मूल्यह्रास का प्रभाव बाजार पर पड़ा।"
贬值
Transliteration: biǎnzhí
"货币贬值影响了进口商品的价格。"
감가상각
Transliteration: gamga sanggak
"자산의 감가상각이 발생했습니다."
減価償却
Transliteration: genka shōkyaku
"資産の減価償却が進んでいます。"
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