discounted
UK: dɪsˈkaʊntɪd | US: dɪsˈkaʊntɪd
adj. reduced in price or value
vt. past tense of "discount" (to deduct an amount from the usual price)
vt. disregarded or minimized in importance
The word "discount" originates from Old French desconter (to deduct), combining Latin dis- (away) and computare (to calculate). The morpheme "count" preserves its core meaning of calculation, while "dis-" negates or reverses it—literally "to subtract from a total." The suffix "-ed" marks the past tense or adjectival form, indicating a completed action (e.g., a price already reduced). Over time, "discount" expanded metaphorically to mean "disregard" (e.g., "discounted his advice").
The store discounted all winter clothing by 50%.
She felt her contributions were unfairly discounted during the meeting.
Discounted tickets are available for students.
Investors discounted the risks too quickly.
The manager discounted the damaged items to clear inventory.