DETRIMENT


Meaning of DETRIMENT in English

ˈde.trəmənt noun

( -s )

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

: injury or damage or something that causes it : mischief , hurt

study without detriment to one's health

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