"derisory" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /dɪˈɹaɪzəɹi/ [UK] Forms: more derisory [comparative], most derisory [superlative]
Etymology: From Middle French dérisoire. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|frm|dérisoire}} Middle French dérisoire Head templates: {{en-adj}} derisory (comparative more derisory, superlative most derisory)
  1. Laughably small or inadequate; ridiculous. Derived forms: derisorily
    Sense id: en-derisory-en-adj-uy~ozVlX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations

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