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How do you spell Profitable?

Correct spelling

profitable

Remember: profit + able = profitable (keep the 't' from profit)

Why is profitable spelled this way?

From Latin proficere, to advance. PRO (forward) + FACERE (to make). Something profitable makes forward progress — effort that yields more than it costs.

Common misspellings of profitable

profitibleproffitableprofetable

Example

The new marketing strategy proved highly profitable for the small business.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell profitable?+
The correct spelling is "profitable". Remember: profit + able = profitable (keep the 't' from profit)
Is it profitible or profitable?+
The correct spelling is "profitable", not "profitible".

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