depreciation

noun

Stress: fourth syllable

Syllables: de-pre-ci-a-tion (5)

English Definition

A reduction in the value of an asset over time.

Example Sentence

The depreciation of the car happens due to usage.

US IPA /dɪˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃn/

UK IPA /dɪˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃn/

devaluation reduction decline slump depreciation

appreciation increase rise