Detract From

Pronunciation: /dɪˈtrækt frʌm/

Definitions of detract from

verb to diminish the value or importance of something

Example Sentences

A1 Eating unhealthy food can detract from your overall health.

A2 Spending too much time on social media can detract from your productivity.

B1 The noise from the construction site detracts from the peaceful atmosphere of the neighborhood.

B2 The poor lighting in the room detracts from the beauty of the artwork on display.

C1 The lack of proper training detracts from the effectiveness of the team.

C2 The controversial ending detracts from the overall quality of the film.

Examples of detract from in a Sentence

formal The outdated decor detracts from the overall elegance of the room.

informal The loud music really detracts from the peaceful atmosphere here.

slang His constant complaining really detracts from the fun of the party.

figurative Her negative attitude detracts from the positivity we are trying to cultivate.

Grammatical Forms of detract from

• past tense: detracted
• plural: detract
• comparative: more detracting
• superlative: most detracting
• present tense: detracts
• future tense: will detract
• perfect tense: has detracted
• continuous tense: is detracting
• singular: detracts
• positive degree: detract
• infinitive: to detract
• gerund: detracting
• participle: detracted

Origin and Evolution of detract from

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The phrase 'detract from' originated from the Latin word 'detractare', meaning 'to take away'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'detract from' has retained its original meaning of taking away or diminishing the value or importance of something.