meritnounmasculine/ˈmɛɾitu/mediummé·ri·toPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionThe quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward.She earned the award on merit.His merit was recognized by the committee.synworthvalueEtymologyDo latim 'meritum'Related wordsmeritóriomerecedor