Detriment word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "detriment" word

[noun] a damage or loss

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\Det"ri*ment\, n. [L. detrimentum, fr. deterere, detritum, to rub or wear away; de + terere to rub: cf. F. d['e]triment. See {Trite}.] 1. That which injures or causes damage; mischief; harm; diminution; loss; damage; -- used very generically; as, detriments to property, religion, morals, etc. I can repair That detriment, if such it be. --Milton. 2. A charge made to students and barristers for incidental repairs of the rooms they occupy. [Eng.] Syn: Injury; loss; damage; disadvantage; prejudice; hurt; mischief; harm.
\Det"ri*ment\, v. t. To do injury to; to hurt. [Archaic] Other might be determined thereby. --Fuller.

Synonyms for detriment

hurt

See also: damage | expense | harm | impairment |

Related terms: abomination, bane, crying evil, dead loss, denial, denudation, deprivation, despoilment, destruction, drawback, handicap, infringement, liability, loser, losing, losing streak, mayhem, mischief, privation, sabotage, sickening, wrong

The fun area, different aproach to word »detriment«

Let's analyse "detriment" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Three syllables and Three vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: TNEMIRTED. Average typing speed for these characters is 2430 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.. . - .-. .. -- . -. -

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: detriment: 5 + 9 + 5 = 19, reduced: 1 . and the final result is One.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: detriment: 4 + 5 + 2 + 9 + 9 + 4 + 5 + 5 + 2 = 45, reduced: 9, and the final result is Nine.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
E (2)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
M (1)	13	Death	Creator, Developer, Builder
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (2)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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