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affordable

 

[ əˈfɔːrdəbl ]

Adjective
Adjectives
Context #1 | Adjective

price

Inexpensive and reasonably priced, within one's budget.

Synonyms

budget-friendly, economical, inexpensive

Examples of usage

  • They offer affordable housing options for low-income families.
  • The restaurant is known for its affordable menu items.
Context #2 | Adjective

quality

Of good quality at a reasonable price.

Synonyms

cost-effective, good value for money, reasonably priced

Examples of usage

  • The store sells affordable clothing that is stylish and well-made.
  • This brand is known for producing affordable yet durable products.

Translations

Translations of the word "affordable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acessível

🇮🇳 सस्ता

🇩🇪 erschwinglich

🇮🇩 terjangkau

🇺🇦 доступний

🇵🇱 przystępny

🇯🇵 手頃な

🇫🇷 abordable

🇪🇸 asequible

🇹🇷 uygun fiyatlı

🇰🇷 저렴한

🇸🇦 مناسب

🇨🇿 dostupný

🇸🇰 dostupný

🇨🇳 负担得起的

🇸🇮 dostopen

🇮🇸 viðráðanlegur

🇰🇿 қол жетімді

🇬🇪 ხელმისაწვდომი

🇦🇿 əlçatan

🇲🇽 asequible

Etymology

The word 'affordable' originated in the late 15th century from the Old French word 'afordeable', meaning 'capable of being afforded'. It has been used in English to describe something reasonably priced or within one's budget since then.

See also: affordability, affordably, unaffordable.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,117, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.