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Inexpensiveness: meaning, definitions and examples

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inexpensiveness

 

[ ɪnˈɪk.spensɪvnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

economic

The quality of being inexpensive; affordability.

Synonyms

affordability, cheapness, economy.

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Word Description / Examples
inexpensiveness

Used to describe something that is low in cost without indicating poor quality. Often applied in financial or shopping contexts.

  • The inexpensiveness of the new product made it popular among budget-conscious consumers
affordability

Refers to something being within the financial reach of a person. Commonly used in discussions about housing, healthcare, and daily expenses.

  • The affordability of housing is a key issue for many families
cheapness

Indicates low cost but sometimes implies poor quality. Often used in a negative way or to suggest something is not well-made.

  • The cheapness of the toy was evident when it broke within a day
economy

Describes efficient use of resources, including money. Often used in a broader context such as household budgeting, national economization, or efficient lifestyle practices.

  • Maintaining a home economy helps families save money in the long run

Examples of usage

  • The inexpensiveness of the products attracted many customers.
  • She appreciated the inexpensiveness of the hotel's rates.

Translations

Translations of the word "inexpensiveness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 barateza

🇮🇳 सस्ती

🇩🇪 Preisgünstigkeit

🇮🇩 murah

🇺🇦 дешевизна

🇵🇱 taniość

🇯🇵 安価 (あんか)

🇫🇷 bon marché

🇪🇸 baratura

🇹🇷 ucuzluk

🇰🇷 저렴함

🇸🇦 رخص

🇨🇿 levnost

🇸🇰 lacnosť

🇨🇳 廉价 (liánjià)

🇸🇮 cenovnost

🇮🇸 ódýrt

🇰🇿 арзандылық

🇬🇪 იაფფასიანობა

🇦🇿 ucuzluq

🇲🇽 baratura

Etymology

The word 'inexpensiveness' is derived from the adjective 'inexpensive,' which originated in the early 19th century. The prefix 'in-' denotes 'not,' while 'expensive' comes from the Latin 'expensivus,' meaning costly. The addition of the suffix '-ness' converts the adjective into a noun, referring to the state or quality of being inexpensive.

See also: expensable, expense, expenses, expensive.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,829, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.