deprecated

/ˈdɛp.ɹɪ.keɪ.tɪd/

//ˈdɛp.ɹɪ.keɪ.tɪd// adj

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"deprecated" is a 10-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“deprecated” has 15 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #43,108. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#43,108
frequency rank, English
26,416
“D” headwords
15
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Strongly disapproved of.

Key facts for deprecated
PropertyValue
Headworddeprecated
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA/ˈdɛp.ɹɪ.keɪ.tɪd/
Letters10
Frequency rank#43,108
Misspellings tracked15
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “deprecated” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). deprecated lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 15 spelling variants around deprecated (IPA /ˈdɛp.ɹɪ.keɪ.tɪd/), anadjective. Corpus frequency is #43,108 among 26,416 “D” headwords. Wiktionary lists 3 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 15 likely wrong-spelling variants for deprecated, with forms such as "ddeprecated", "depercated", and "depprecated". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. Our dataset records no confusable match here, since nothing in our dataset looks or sounds close enough to cause mix-ups.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Latin dēprecātus, past participle of dēprecor (“to pray against (a present or impending evil), pray for, intercede for (that which is in danger), rarely imprecate”), from de (“off”) + precor (“to pray”). The correct English form is deprecated, spelled D-E-P-R-E-C-A-T-E-D.

Definition

  1. 1
    Strongly disapproved of.
  2. 2
    Belittled; insulted.
  3. 3
    Said of a function or feature planned to be phased out, but still available for use.

Etymology

From Latin dēprecātus, past participle of dēprecor (“to pray against (a present or impending evil), pray for, intercede for (that which is in danger), rarely imprecate”), from de (“off”) + precor (“to pray”).

Synonyms

legacyobsolescentobsoleteon its way outcondemneddisfavoredfrown on

Antonyms

currentpraised

This word in other languages

descontinuado(Español)rabaissé(Français)abgelehnt(Deutsch)obsoleto(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • ddeprecated
  • depercated
  • depprecated
  • deprceated
  • depreacted
  • deprecaetd
  • deprecatde
  • deprecatedd
  • deprecatted
  • depreccated
  • deprectaed
  • deprrecated
  • derpecated
  • dperecated
  • edprecated

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of deprecated - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

ddeprecated1depercated2depprecated1deprceated2depreacted2deprecaetd2deprecatde2deprecatedd1
Edit distance from "deprecated"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "deprecated"?
"deprecated" is spelled D-E-P-R-E-C-A-T-E-D. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈdɛp.ɹɪ.keɪ.tɪd/.
What does "deprecated" mean?
As an adjective, "deprecated" means: Strongly disapproved of.
What are common misspellings of "deprecated"?
Common misspellings include "ddeprecated", "depercated", "depprecated", "deprceated", "depreacted". The correct spelling is "deprecated".
How do you pronounce "deprecated"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "deprecated" is /ˈdɛp.ɹɪ.keɪ.tɪd/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "deprecated"?
From Latin dēprecātus, past participle of dēprecor (“to pray against (a present or impending evil), pray for, intercede for (that which is in danger), rarely imprecate”), from de (“off”) + precor (“to pray”). See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “deprecated”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is D-E-P-R-E-C-A-T-E-D - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈdɛp.ɹɪ.keɪ.tɪd/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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Same frequency band

Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list