demit Meaning & Definition
What Does Demit Mean?
Demit is used as a verb meaning To let fall; to depress; to yield. It can also mean To relinquish an office, membership, authority, etc.; to resign, as from a Masonic lodge. As a noun, it means The act of demitting.
Demit: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //dɪˈmɪt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | demits |
| Verb forms | demits, demitting, demitted |
Demit Definition (Verb)
- To let fall; to depress; to yield.
- To relinquish an office, membership, authority, etc.; to resign, as from a Masonic lodge.
Demit as a Noun
- The act of demitting.
- A document certifying that a person has (honourably) demitted, as from a Masonic lodge.
Synonyms of Demit
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Demit synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Demit
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Demit in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
demit (third-person singular simple present demits, present participle demitting, simple past and past participle demitted)
demit (plural demits)
Words That Rhyme With Demit
Origin of Demit
From Latin dēmittō (“send or bring down, let fall”).
Demit Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of demit is //dɪˈmɪt//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Demit
Is demit a verb or a noun?
Demit is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of demit?
The plural of demit is demits.
What is the past tense of demit?
The past tense of demit is demitted. The present participle is demitting.