Demerit - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|diːˈmerɪt|
Brit.
|diːˈmerɪt|
noun
- a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces
ten demerits and he loses his privileges
- the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection (syn: fault)they discussed the merits and demerits of her novel
Extra examples
Students are given demerits if they arrive late for classes.
...as a typist she has the advantage of speed but the demerit of inaccuracy...
Word forms
noun
singular: demerit
plural: demerits
singular: demerit
plural: demerits
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