advantageous

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English

Etymology

From advantage +‎ -ous or from Middle French avantageus (French avantageux). See advantage.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌædvənˈteɪd͡ʒəs/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • Rhymes: -eɪdʒəs
  • Hyphenation: ad‧van‧ta‧geous

Adjective

advantageous (comparative more advantageous, superlative most advantageous)

  1. Being of advantage, beneficial.
    Synonyms: expedient, furthersome, gainful, profitable, useful

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