first-mover disadvantage en · NOUN
Meanings
- (idiomatic) A situation in which a company or individual that creates or introduces a new idea, product, or service is later at a disadvantage because others are able to copy or improve upon it, making the original seem less innovative or valuable, or because of other factors, such as breaking down barriers (at a cost) that others thus won't have to face.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| first-mover disadvantages | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
free-rider problem · early adopter · the second mouse gets the cheese