ophelimity

noun

ophe·​lim·​i·​ty

ˌäfəˈlimətē,

ˌōf-

plural -es

: economic satisfaction

the seller's net ophelimity varies with the price

Word History

Etymology

Italian ofelimità, from Greek ōphelimos useful, helpful (from ōphelein to help, from ophelos advantage, help) + Italian -ità -ity; akin to Sanskrit ā toward and to Sanskrit phalam fruit, profit

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