prohibitive

adjective

pro·​hib·​i·​tive prō-ˈhi-bə-tiv How to pronounce prohibitive (audio)
prə-
1
: tending to prohibit or restrain
2
: tending to preclude use or purchase
prohibitive costs
3
: almost certain to perform as predicted
a prohibitive favorite
prohibitively adverb
prohibitiveness noun

Examples of prohibitive in a Sentence

the prohibitive cost of rent
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For charging companies, pricey urban real estate and prohibitive installation costs can make DC chargers a non-starter. IEEE Spectrum, 16 Dec. 2024 While one source said the legal action is ongoing, the litigation is not creating any prohibitive financial distress for VREG. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024 For individuals with substantial assets but low liquidity, the tax creates a prohibitive financial barrier. Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 The prohibitive cost of such weapons has been brought into stark focus during the Russia-Ukraine war, when Moscow launched numerous drone and missile attacks against Ukraine, some strikes consisting of over 100 unmanned aerial vehicles. Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for prohibitive 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of prohibitive was in the 15th century

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“Prohibitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prohibitive. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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prohibitive

adjective
pro·​hib·​i·​tive prō-ˈhib-ət-iv How to pronounce prohibitive (audio)
: likely to discourage use or purchase
prohibitive prices
prohibitively adverb

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