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Definition of profitable - 3 dictionary results

prof⋅it⋅a⋅ble

  [prof-i-tuh-buhl]
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–adjective
1. yielding profit; remunerative: a profitable deal.
2. beneficial or useful.
Origin:
1275–1325; ME; see profit, -able

Related forms:
prof⋅it⋅a⋅bil⋅i⋅ty, prof⋅it⋅a⋅ble⋅ness, noun
prof⋅it⋅a⋅bly, adverb

Synonyms:
2. advantageous, valuable, helpful.
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prof·it·a·ble   (prŏf'ĭ-tə-bəl)   
adj.  Yielding profit; advantageous or lucrative. See Synonyms at beneficial.
prof'it·a·bil'i·ty, prof'it·a·ble·ness n., prof'it·a·bly adv.
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Main Entry: prof·it·able
Pronunciation: 'prä-f&-t&-b&l
Function: adjective
: affording profits : yielding advantageous returns or results —prof·it·abil·i·ty /"prä-f&-t&-'bi-l&-tE/ noun —pro·fit·able·ness noun —prof·it·ably adverb
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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