Difference between Derogatory and Derogative

What is the difference between Derogatory and Derogative?

Derogatory as an adjective is tending to derogate, or lessen in value; expressing derogation; detracting; injurious; -- with from to, or unto. while Derogative as an adjective is disparaging, tending or intending to be belittling.

Derogatory

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Tending to derogate, or lessen in value; expressing derogation; detracting; injurious; -- with from to, or unto. (Law) When referring to a clause in a testament: a sentence of secret character inserted by the testator alone, of which he reserves the knowledge to himself, with a condition that no will he may make thereafter shall be valid, unless this clause is inserted word for word; -- a precaution to guard against later wills extorted by violence, or obtained by suggestion.

Derogative

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: disparaging, tending or intending to be belittling.Of or pertaining to derogation; that derogates

We hope you now know whether to use Derogatory or Derogative in your sentence.

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