Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
exorbitance
noun
/ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtəns/
Definition
The state or quality of being exorbitant; excessive or unreasonable expense or pricing.
Examples
- The exorbitance of the hotel prices during the festival surprised many travelers.
- Critics often highlight the exorbitance of tuition fees at prestigious universities.
- His complaints about the exorbitance of the fine fell on deaf ears.
Meaning
Exorbitance refers to an extreme or excessive amount of something, often in relation to prices or charges that are considered far too high.
Synonyms
- excessiveness
- overpricing
- extortion
- inflation
- unreasonableness
