Deprecate vs Depreciate — Difference Explained

Learn the difference between deprecate and depreciate. Clear definitions, examples, common mistakes, and memory tips for GRE test prep.

Key Difference

Deprecate means to criticize or express disapproval. Depreciate means to decrease in monetary value.

Memory Tip

DepreCATe = CATch criticism. DepreCIATe = value goes down (CIATE sounds like 'see it' lose value).