disadvantages
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/ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
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/ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒɪz/
(disadvantage)
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Etymology
Etymology Information
'disadvantage' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'desavantage', where 'des-' meant 'away' and 'avantage' meant 'advantage'.
Historical Evolution
'desavantage' transformed into the Middle English word 'disavauntage', and eventually became the modern English word 'disadvantage'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a loss or damage', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an unfavorable condition'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
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