Advantageous
/ədˈvæntɪdʒəs/
Definitions
Providing an advantage; giving or offering an opportunity to do better or improve; favorable.
/ədˈvæntɪdʒəs/
Useful or giving an advantage
Taking this job would be advantageous for my career.
💡 Simply: Giving an advantage or making something better.
More Examples
The early morning run is advantageous for my health.
How It's Used
"The new tax policy is advantageous for small businesses."
"The defendant's legal team presented arguments that were advantageous to their case."
Idioms & expressions
advantageous position
A position or situation that provides an advantage.
"The company's location in a high-traffic area gives it an advantageous position in the market."
The word 'advantageous' comes from the Latin 'advantageus', which itself derives from 'ad-' (to) + 'vantage' (steep slope), originally implying a position of superiority.
In historical texts, 'advantageous' was used to describe favorable conditions or positions, particularly in military and business contexts.
Memory tip
Think of 'advantage' and add '-ous' to show it's a state or quality.
Word Origin
"From 'advantageus', meaning 'providing an advantage' or 'having a position of superiority'."