detracting

Meanings

• verb

  meaning 1: to take away or subtract from something

  - "Example 1: He detracted $100 from his savings."
  - "Example 2: The artist detracted some of the vibrant colors from the painting to create a more somber mood."

• verb

  meaning 2: to distract or divert someone's attention away from something

  - "Example 1: The loud noise detracted the driver's attention from the road, causing a dangerous situation."
  - "Example 2: The clever salesperson detracted my friend's attention away from the high price of the product, making the sale possible."

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Synonyms

decry , defame

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Rhymes

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drawing , ceiling , dealing , healing

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Homophones

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1. detaining
   

2. determining
   

3. detaining
   

4. deceiving
   

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Variants

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detract , detracted , detracting , detractor , detractors , detracts , detract from , detracted from , detracting from , detracts from

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Forms

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detract, detracted, detracting, detracts

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Etymology

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The word 'detracting' comes from the Latin word 'detractus', which means 'drawn off or away'.

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Related Concepts

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1. subtraction: The mathematical operation of removing or taking away a certain number of items or quantities from a larger total. Detracting can be considered a type of subtraction.

2. deduction: The process of reaching a conclusion or making an inference based on evidence or facts that have been presented. Detracting can be considered a type of deduction in the sense that it involves making inferences or drawing conclusions based on evidence or information that is available.

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Culture

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In various cultures, the concept of 'detracting' has been used in different ways. For instance, in ancient Greece, the philosopher Aristotle wrote about the concept of 'detracting' in relation to ethics and morality. He argued that certain actions or behaviors could detract from a person's moral character, and that it was important for individuals to strive to avoid such detracting behaviors.

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