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- [dih-mer-it]
- /dɪˈmɛr ɪt/
- /ˌdiːˈmer.ɪt/
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- [dih-mer-it]
- /dɪˈmɛr ɪt/
Definitions of demerit word
- countable noun demerit The demerits of something or someone are their faults or disadvantages. 3
- noun demerit something, esp conduct, that deserves censure 3
- noun demerit a mark given against a person for failure or misconduct, esp in schools or the armed forces 3
- noun demerit a fault or disadvantage 3
- noun demerit a quality deserving blame; fault; defect 3
- noun demerit lack of merit 3
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Origin of demerit
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (< Old French desmerite) < Medieval Latin dēmeritum fault, noun use of neuter past participle of Latin dēmerēre to earn, win the favor of (dē- taken in ML as privative, hence pejorative). See de-, merit
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Parts of speech for Demerit
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
demerit popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
demerit usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for demerit
noun demerit
- punishment — the act of punishing.
- fault — a defect or imperfection; flaw; failing: a fault in the brakes; a fault in one's character.
- disadvantage — absence or deprivation of advantage or equality.
- failing — Slang. an embarrassing or humorous mistake, humiliating situation, etc., that is subject to ridicule and given an exaggerated importance: Their app update is a massive fail. the condition or quality resulting from having failed in this way: His online post is full of fail. a person who fails in this way.
- shortcoming — a failure, defect, or deficiency in conduct, condition, thought, ability, etc.: a social shortcoming; a shortcoming of his philosophy.
verb demerit
- demote — If someone demotes you, they give you a lower rank or a less important position than you already have, often as a punishment.
- declass — to lower in social status or position; degrade
- downgrade — a downward slope, especially of a road.
- mark down — a visible impression or trace on something, as a line, cut, dent, stain, or bruise: a small mark on his arm.
- reduce — to bring down to a smaller extent, size, amount, number, etc.: to reduce one's weight by 10 pounds.
Antonyms for demerit
noun demerit
- merit — claim to respect and praise; excellence; worth.
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