Translation
merit, worth
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Word origin
From Latin meritum ('that which is deserved, reward'), the neuter past participle of merere ('to earn, deserve').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- meritum
- English cognates
- merit, meritorious
Grammar
Examples
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The prize was a recognition of her merit.
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He has the merit of never giving up.
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Do you think she earned the job on her own merit?
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He does not take merit away from others in order to shine.
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That piece of work has a lot of merit.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 42, lesson 6: mérito, cuaderno, asado and 7 more words.