Flatulence is defined in the medical literature as flatus expelled through the anus or the quality or state of being flatulent, which is defined in turn as marked by or affected with gases generated in the intestine or stomach; likely to cause digestive flatulence.latulence is defined in the medical literature as flatus expelled through the anus or the quality or state of being flatulent, which is defined in turn as marked by or affected with gases generated in the intestine or stomach; likely to cause digestive flatulence.
Literary merit is the quality shared by all works of fiction that are considered to have aesthetic value. The concept of literary merit has been criticized as being necessarily subjective, since personal taste determines aesthetic value, and has been derided as a relic of a scholarly elite.iterary merit is the quality shared by all works of fiction that are considered to have aesthetic value. The concept of literary merit has been criticized as being necessarily subjective, since personal taste determines aesthetic value, and has been derided as a relic of a scholarly elite.
merÂ·it. n. 1. a. Superior quality or worth; excellence: a proposal of some merit; an ill-advised plan without merit.b. A quality deserving praise or approval; virtue: a store having the merit of being open late. 2. Demonstrated ability or achievement: promotions based on merit alone.. a. Superior quality or worth; excellence: a proposal of some merit; an ill-advised plan without merit.