demerit

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of detracting or subtracting, especially from a total or score.

  - "He was given a demerit for arriving late to class."
  - "The driver received a demerit point on his license for speeding."

---

Antonyms

merit

---

Synonyms

discredit

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with demerit
merit , asset , abet

---

Variants

List of all variants of demerit that leads to same result
demerit , demerits

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally, demerit came from the Latin word 'meritum' which means 'deserving' or 'merit'. The prefix 'de-' means 'away' or 'reverse', so demerit means 'taking away merit'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'demerit' is also used in the context of education and academic performance.

2. In some countries, the term 'demerit' is used interchangeably with 'demerit points'.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Demerit system: A system used to track and monitor the driving behavior of individuals by assigning demerit points for traffic violations and offenses.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In the context of driving, demerit points are used to track and monitor the driving behavior of individuals. Accumulating a certain number of demerit points can lead to suspension or revocation of a driver's license.

How to Memorize "demerit"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of taking away or subtracting something, such as points from a score or merit from an individual.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'demerit' with the act of detracting or subtracting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Demerit means taking away merit' to remember the meaning of the word.

---

Memorize "demerit" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize demerit is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.