Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prohibitively-costly
Adjective
/ˌproʊ·hɪˈbɪt·ɪv·li ˈkɔːst·li/
Definition
In a way that makes something prohibitively expensive or unaffordable.
Examples
- The price of the new technology was prohibitively costly for many small businesses.
- Living in that city can be prohibitively costly, making it hard for young families to settle there.
- College tuition has become prohibitively costly, leading to increased student debt.
Meaning
The term refers to costs that are so high that they prevent someone from being able to purchase or afford something.
Synonyms
- unaffordable
- exorbitant
- outrageous
- prohibitive
- beyond reach
