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non-favorable

non--fa·vor·a·ble
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te fey-ver-uh-buh l, feyv-ruh-]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈfeɪ vər ə bəl, ˈfeɪv rə-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te fey-ver-uh-buh l, feyv-ruh-]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈfeɪ vər ə bəl, ˈfeɪv rə-/

Definitions of non-favorable word

  • adjective non-favorable characterized by approval or support; positive: a favorable report. 1
  • adjective non-favorable creating or winning favor; pleasing: to make a favorable impression. 1
  • adjective non-favorable affording advantage, opportunity, or convenience; advantageous: a favorable position. 1
  • adjective non-favorable (of an answer) granting what is desired. 1
  • adjective non-favorable boding well; propitious: The signs are favorable for a new start. 1
See all 5 definitions of non-favorable

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Origin of non-favorable

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Anglo-French, Middle French < Latin favōrābilis. See favor, -able

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Parts of speech for Non-favorable

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Non-favorable

non-favorable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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