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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
  • When the bro-country era featured songs about field parties, drinking and one-night stands, cultural double standards put women at a disadvantage.
    — Tom Roland, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Tariffs are being used to force other countries to change behavior that puts the United States at an unfair disadvantage.
    — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of disadvantage
Noun
  • The 6,970-yard course is challenging but fair and open enough for all handicaps, from the proper tees, to have a good time.
    — Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Weiss runs a country club where golf clubs become horsepower, fairways give way to a racetrack and the handicap system is measured in lap time.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of handicap
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“Incommodity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incommodity. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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