noun
demerit
Demerit (noun) means a quality of being inadequate; a disadvantage, a fault.
noun
1
A quality of being inadequate; a disadvantage, a fault.
2
A mark given for bad conduct to a person attending an educational institution or serving in the army.
3
That which one merits or deserves, either of good or ill; desert.
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Etymology
From Middle English demerit, demerite, from Old French desmerite (modern French démérite) and its etymon Latin dēmeritum. By surface analysis, de- + merit.
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What is the meaning of demerit?
"demerit" (noun) means a quality of being inadequate; a disadvantage, a fault.
What are the different meanings of demerit?
"demerit" has 3 main meanings: 1. A quality of being inadequate; a disadvantage, a fault; 2. A mark given for bad conduct to a person attending an educational institution or serving in the army; 3. That which one merits or deserves, either of good or ill; desert.