incommodity

noun

in·com·mod·i·ty ˌin-kə-ˈmä-də-tē

Synonyms of incommodity next

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: a source of inconvenience : disadvantage

… the incommodities of a single life …—

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Examples of incommodity in a Sentence

cited reduced privacy as one of the incommodities of apartment living

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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“Incommodity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incommodity. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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Last Updated: 4 Nov 2025 - Definition revised

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