incommodity

noun

ˌin-kə-ˈmä-də-tē How to pronounce incommodity (audio)
Definition of incommoditynext
as in disadvantage
a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success cited reduced privacy as one of the incommodities of apartment living

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  1. disadvantage
  2. handicap
Noun
  • Power, an unequal outcome, and a disadvantage the weaker side can’t escape, all in one transaction.
    — ESMT Berlin, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Compared to their American counterparts, Chinese AI companies are at a massive disadvantage in computing power, a gap that has grown substantially since ChatGPT’s release.
    — Garrison Lovely, Time, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of disadvantage
Noun
  • Nick Jackson was still on the floor as this devolved into a handicap match.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • For amenities like restrooms, a handicap accessible walkover, ample parking, and a lifeguard on duty, consider the Santa Clara Regional beach access.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
Definition of handicap
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“Incommodity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incommodity. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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