unprofitability
|un-prof-it-a-bil-i-ty|
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/ʌnˌprɒfɪtəˈbɪləti/
lack of financial gain
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unprofitability' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'profitability', which comes from 'profit', derived from Latin 'proficere', meaning 'to advance'.
Historical Evolution
'Profitability' evolved from the Latin word 'proficere', which transformed into the Old French 'profiter', eventually becoming the modern English word 'profit'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'profit' meant 'to advance or benefit', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'financial gain'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of not yielding profit or financial gain.
The unprofitability of the venture led to its closure.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45