advantageous
pronunciation
How to pronounce advantageous in British English:
UK [ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs]
How to pronounce advantageous in American English:
US [ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs]
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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 .