Depreciation

De‐pre′ci‐a″tion (dē̍‐preē′shĭ‐ā″shŭn), n. [Cf. F. dépréciation.] 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.