advantageousness
|ad-van-ta-geous-ness|
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/ədˌvænˈteɪdʒəsnəs/
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/ədˌvɑːnˈteɪdʒəsnəs/
(advantageous)
beneficial
Etymology
Etymology Information
'advantageous' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'avantageux,' where 'avant' meant 'before' or 'in front.'
Historical Evolution
'avantageux' transformed into the Middle English word 'avantageous,' and eventually became the modern English word 'advantageous.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having an advantage,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being beneficial or favorable.
The advantageousness of the new policy was evident in the company's increased profits.
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Last updated: 2025/03/10 06:10