The term 'profit-priority' combines 'profit,' originating from Latin 'profectus,' meaning 'progress or gain,' and 'priority,' from Latin 'prioritas,' meaning 'precedence.'

'Profit' evolved from the Old French 'profit,' while 'priority' came from the Old French 'priorité.'

Initially, 'profit' meant 'gain or advantage,' and 'priority' meant 'precedence.' Together, they now signify a focus on financial gain above other considerations.