DETRIMENT


Meaning of DETRIMENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈde-trə-mənt ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin detrimentum, from deterere to wear away, impair, from de- + terere to rub — more at throw

Date: 15th century

1. : injury , damage

did hard work without detriment to his health

2. : a cause of injury or damage

a detriment to progress

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