detriment — the state of being harmed or damaged; something that causes harm or loss
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being harmed or damaged; something that causes harm or loss
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdetrɪmənt/
Korean meaning: 손해, 해로움; 피해를 주는 것
Korean pronunciation: **데**트리먼트
Example Sentences
- He worked overtime to the detriment of his social life.
- Eating pizza every day proved to be a detriment to my diet goals.
- The factory's pollution was a major detriment to the local environment.
detriment
NOUN//ˈdetrɪmənt//
the state of being harmed or damaged; something that causes harm or loss
the state of being harmed or damaged; something that causes harm or loss
A toxic element needs the right implement to prevent detriment!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '갈아서 닳게 만든다'는 의미에서 시작되어 '손상을 입힌다'는 뜻으로 발전했습니다. 마치 돌을 계속 문지르면 닳아 없어지듯이 말이죠.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He worked overtime to the detriment of his social life.”
“Eating pizza every day proved to be a detriment to my diet goals.”
“The factory's pollution was a major detriment to the local environment.”
“My cat's habit of knocking things off tables is a constant detriment to my decoration efforts.”
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