advantageous

pronunciation

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  • Adjective:
    giving an advantage
    appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness

Word Origin

advantageous (adj.)
1590s, formed in English from advantage, or else from French avantageux (15c.), from avantage (see advantage). Related: Advantageously; advantageousness.

Antonym

Example

1. The advantageous terms of deal made it look savvy .
2. When it comes to washing , fewer suds are always advantageous .
3. Certain enzyme studies , like the white cell or platelet assay , are particularly advantageous when testing in pregnancy .
4. Sugama added , " this is particularly advantageous when the metal to be coated possesses fine structural detail . "
5. It is therefore advantageous for an individual to develop the same preference as the majority of people .

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