disadvantage

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[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

  • (RP) IPA: /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/, SAMPA: /%dIs@d"vA:ntIdZ/
  • (GenAm) IPA: /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/, SAMPA: /%dIs@d"v{ntIdZ/

[edit] Noun

Singular
disadvantage

Plural
disadvantages

disadvantage (plural disadvantages)

  1. A weakness or undesirable characteristic; a con.
    The disadvantage to owning a food processor is that you have to store it somewhere.
  2. A setback or handicap.
    My height is a disadvantage for reaching high shelves.

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[edit] Verb

Infinitive
to disadvantage

Third person singular
disadvantages

Simple past
disadvantaged

Past participle
disadvantaged

Present participle
disadvantaging

to disadvantage (third-person singular simple present disadvantages, present participle disadvantaging, simple past and past participle disadvantaged)

  1. (transitive) To place at a disadvantage.
    They fear it might disadvantage honest participants to allow automated entries.

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