Dictionary
Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
merits en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- mĕrʹĭts
- /ˈmɛɹ.ɪts/
Meanings
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(form-of, plural) plural of merit
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Intrinsic advantages, as opposed to political or procedural advantages.
I was the boss's pet project, but was rejected on the merits.
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Substance, distinguished from form or procedure.
The merits of the case favored the plaintiffs, but their procedural blunders set them back.
Deriveds
on its merits
merits en · VERB
Pronunciation
- (US) audio
- mĕrʹĭts
- /ˈmɛɹ.ɪts/
Meanings
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(form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person) third-person singular simple present indicative of merit