DETRACT - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

take away a part from

Example: diminish; His bad manners detract from his good character

Synonyms

Take away, Detract

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "detract" comes from Latin detractum, which was borrowed from Middle French détracter.

🧩 Fun Fact

Legal and medical professions still use Latin phrases because of its precision and historical authority.

🎵 Words that Rhyme with Detract

Abstract Act Attacked Attract Backed Blacked Counterattacked Cracked Diffract Distract Enact Exact Fact Hacked Impact Inexact Intact Interact Jacked

➡️ Words that Start with DE

Destains Demandasaurus Designated Despatch Defy Decerebrating Descriptions Detachment Dedication Deaccession Dewberry Departs

Words that End with CT ⬅️

Counteract Decoct Deduct Distract District Duct Ect Ectoproct Extract Fact Idiolect Imperfect