How Do You Spell DEMIT?

Pronunciation: [dˈɛmɪt] (IPA)

The word "demit" is spelled d-e-m-i-t. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /dəˈmɪt/. The stressed syllable is the second one, which is pronounced as /mɪt/. The word means to resign or give up a position or membership. It is often used in a legal context, such as when someone wants to demit from a professional organization. The spelling of "demit" is straightforward, with a silent "e" at the end and an "i" in the second syllable that sounds like "ih."

DEMIT Meaning and Definition

1. Demit is a verb that can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. One commonly accepted definition of demit is to resign from one's position or to voluntarily quit a job or office. This term is often associated with formal positions such as government positions, military commissions, or membership in an organization or society. It implies a formal and official act of stepping down from a position of responsibility or authority.

   In the context of Freemasonry, demit refers to the voluntary withdrawal or resignation of a member from a lodge. This act is typically accompanied by submitting a formal written notice or letter to the lodge's governing body. By demitting, a Freemason terminates their membership in a particular lodge and relinquishes any associated privileges, rights, and responsibilities. However, it is important to note that a demit does not mean renouncing or quitting Freemasonry entirely. It simply signifies the member's decision to discontinue their affiliation with a specific local lodge.

   In a broader sense, demit can also be used more generally to refer to stepping away or withdrawing from any kind of organization, association, or duty. It implies an intentional and voluntary act of departing or resigning from a position or membership. The term carries a sense of formalism and authorization, often requiring formal submission or notification.

2. In Scot., to resign or give up an office.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DEMIT

• xemit
• cemit
• dwmit
• dsmit
• ddmit
• drmit
• d4mit
• d3mit
• demjt
• demkt
• dem9t
• dem8t
• demif
• demig
• demiy
• demi6
• demi5
• sdemit
• dsemit

Etymology of DEMIT

The word demit is derived from the Latin term dimittere, which means to send away or to dismiss. It entered the English language in the 15th century and originally referred to a formal resignation or withdrawal from a position or organization. Over time, its usage expanded to include the act of relinquishing or surrendering a right or claim. The term has its roots in Old Latin, with the prefix di- meaning apart and mittere meaning to send.

Conjugate verb Demit

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have demitted

you would have demitted

he/she/it would have demitted

we would have demitted

they would have demitted

I would have demit

you would have demit

he/she/it would have demit

we would have demit

they would have demit

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been demitting

you would have been demitting

he/she/it would have been demitting

we would have been demitting

they would have been demitting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would demit

you would demit

he/she/it would demit

we would demit

they would demit

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be demitting

you would be demitting

he/she/it would be demitting

we would be demitting

they would be demitting

FUTURE

I will demit

you will demit

he/she/it will demit

we will demit

they will demit

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be demitting

you will be demitting

he/she/it will be demitting

we will be demitting

they will be demitting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have demitted

you will have demitted

he/she/it will have demitted

we will have demitted

they will have demitted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been demitting

you will have been demitting

he/she/it will have been demitting

we will have been demitting

they will have been demitting

IMPERATIVE

you demit

we let´s demit

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to demit

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was demitting

you were demitting

he/she/it was demitting

we were demitting

they were demitting

PAST PARTICIPLE

demitted

PAST PERFECT

I had demitted

you had demitted

he/she/it had demitted

we had demitted

they had demitted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been demitting

you had been demitting

he/she/it had been demitting

we had been demitting

they had been demitting

PRESENT

I demit

you demit

he/she/it demits

we demit

they demit

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am demitting

you are demitting

he/she/it is demitting

we are demitting

they are demitting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

demitting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have demitted

you have demitted

he/she/it has demitted

we have demitted

they have demitted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been demitting

you have been demitting

he/she/it has been demitting

we have been demitting

they have been demitting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it demit

SIMPLE PAST

I demitted

you demitted

he/she/it demitted

we demitted

they demitted