Depreciation
Pronunciation : De*pre`ci*a"tion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. d?pr?ciation.]
Definition : 1. The act of lessening, or seeking to lessen, price, value, or reputation.
2. The falling of value; reduction of worth. Burke.
3. the state of being depreciated.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913