Definition

In relation to profit or financial gain.

Example

The company performed profitwise better than its competitors this quarter.

Conversation

Have you thought about how this new project will do profitwise?

I think it has a lot of potential, especially with the right marketing.

Yeah, I agree! We need to make sure everything is optimized profitwise.

Absolutely! That will be key to our success.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Profitwise → It is formed from "profit" (from Old French *profit*, meaning benefit or gain) and "-wise" (meaning in the manner of). The word "profitwise" means in the manner of profit or concerning profit.

Memory Tip

Think of 'profit' as a benefit and '-wise' meaning in the manner of — so profitwise refers to something related to or in the manner of profit.

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