detriment Meaning, Definition & Usage

Det"ri*ment noun

Etymology

L. detrimentum, fr. deterere, detritum, to rub or wear away; de + terere to rub: cf. F. détriment. See Trite.

Definitions

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 transitive verb

Definitions

1. To do injury to; to hurt. Archaic

   Other might be determined thereby. Fuller.