profitability
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/ˌprɑːfɪtəˈbɪləti/
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/ˌprɒfɪtəˈbɪləti/
(profit)
financial gain
Etymology
Etymology Information
'profitability' originates from the Latin word 'profitare,' where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'facere' meant 'to make or do.'
Historical Evolution
'profitare' transformed into the Old French word 'profiter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'profit' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make forward progress,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'earning a profit.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the ability of a business to earn a profit.
The company's profitability has increased over the last quarter.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45