Added 9 October 2026
meritorious
/ˌmɛɹɪˈtɔɹi.əs/ adjective
In Latin: meritōrius, commendābilis Wiktionary
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Deserving of merit or commendation; deserving reward.
The policeman received the Award of Meritorious Service from his grateful department.
- ↑ "Meritorious" at Dictionary.com
Origin
From Middle English meritorious, borrowed between 1375 and 1425 from Latin meritōrius (“earning money”), from meritus, past participle of mereō (“to earn”).
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