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profitable

prof·it·a·ble

profitable

 
 
pronunciation:
pra fih t bl
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: bringing profits.
We had a profitable business until the competition became too stiff.
synonyms:
gainful, lucrative, moneymaking, remunerative
antonyms:
profitless, unprofitable
similar words:
commercial, cost-effective, fat, fruitful, productive
definition 2: beneficial; advantageous.
synonyms:
advantageous, beneficial, useful
antonyms:
fruitless, unprofitable, useless
similar words:
favorable, fruitful, helpful, productive, salutary, worthwhile
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derivations: profitably (adv.), profitability (n.), profitableness (n.)
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