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prohibitive

adjective

/prəˈhɪbɪtɪv/

Meaning

Too high or expensive to be affordable; serving to prevent or discourage action.

The cost of the medication is prohibitive for many families.

excessive, exorbitant, restrictive, expensive

affordable, reasonable, cheap

prohibitive cost, prohibitive price, prohibitive expense

Feeling doubt or distrust about someone or something.

Showing or suggesting that future success is likely; favorable or promising.

Existing but not yet developed or obvious; hidden or concealed.

careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid e...

Eager to know or learn something.

Related to or characteristic of the deep ocean, especially the zone below 4000 meters.