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lucrativeness

 

[ ˈluːkrətɪvnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business opportunity

The state or quality of being profitable or lucrative.

Synonyms

lucrative nature, profitability, profitableness.

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Word Description / Examples
lucrativeness

used to describe the degree to which something is capable of generating wealth or profit

  • The lucrativeness of the tech industry attracts many investors.
  • She evaluated the lucrativeness of the new business idea before making a decision.
profitability

commonly used in business and finance to measure how profitable a business, project, or product is over a period of time

  • The profitability of the company rose by 15% last quarter.
  • Before starting a new project, it's essential to analyze its profitability.
profitableness

a less common term meaning the quality of being profitable, might sound slightly formal or archaic

  • The profitableness of the investment was debated by the board members.
  • His research focused on the profitableness of renewable energy sources.
lucrative nature

employed to describe the inherent ability of something to produce financial gain, often used in a positive light

  • The lucrative nature of online courses has led many educators to digitize their lessons.
  • Investors are always on the lookout for opportunities with a lucrative nature.

Examples of usage

  • The lucrativeness of the real estate market has attracted many investors.
  • The lucrativeness of the tech industry is undeniable.

Translations

Translations of the word "lucrativeness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lucratividade

🇮🇳 लाभप्रदता

🇩🇪 Lukrativität

🇮🇩 keuntungan

🇺🇦 прибутковість

🇵🇱 rentowność

🇯🇵 収益性

🇫🇷 lucrativité

🇪🇸 rentabilidad

🇹🇷 karlılık

🇰🇷 수익성

🇸🇦 ربحية

🇨🇿 výnosnost

🇸🇰 ziskovosť

🇨🇳 盈利能力

🇸🇮 dobičkonosnost

🇮🇸 arðsemi

🇰🇿 пайдалылық

🇬🇪 მომგებიანობა

🇦🇿 mənfəətlilik

🇲🇽 rentabilidad

Etymology

The word 'lucrativeness' is derived from the Latin word 'lucrativus', which means 'gainful'. It has been used in the English language since the mid-18th century to describe the potential for profit or financial gain. The concept of lucrativeness has always been associated with business and commerce, emphasizing the importance of profitability in various industries.

See also: lucratively.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,858, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.