English word advantageous comes from English -ous, English advantage
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ous | English (eng) | (chemistry) Used in chemical nomenclature to name chemical compounds in which a specified chemical element has a lower oxidation number than in the equivalent compound whose name ends in the suffix -ic. For example sulphuric acid (H2SO4) has more oxygen atoms per molecule than sulphurous acid (H2SO3). See Inorganic nomenclature.. Used to form adjectives from nouns, to denote possession or [...] |
| advantage | English (eng) | (countable) Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end.. (countable, uncountable) Superiority of state, or that which gives it; benefit; gain; profit. (obsolete) Superiority; mastery; — used with of to specify its nature or with over to specify the other party.. (soccer) The continuation of the game after a foul against the [...] |
| advantageous | English (eng) | Being of advantage, beneficial. |