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Prohibitive: meaning, definitions and examples

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prohibitive

 

[ prəˈhɪbɪtɪv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in laws or rules

Serving or intended to prohibit or forbid something.

Synonyms

forbidding, inhibitory, prohibitory, restrictive

Examples of usage

  • The law had a prohibitive effect on underage drinking.
  • The prohibitive regulations made it difficult to start a new business.
  • The prohibitive cost of healthcare prevented many people from seeking treatment.
Context #2 | Adjective

in pricing

So high or burdensome as to discourage purchase or use.

Synonyms

astronomical, cost-prohibitive, exorbitant, unaffordable

Examples of usage

  • The prohibitive cost of the luxury car made it unaffordable for most people.
  • The prohibitive price of the concert tickets deterred many fans from attending.
  • The prohibitive fees for the event limited attendance to a select few.

Translations

Translations of the word "prohibitive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 proibitório

🇮🇳 निषेधात्मक

🇩🇪 verboten

🇮🇩 terlalu mahal

🇺🇦 заборонний

🇵🇱 zakazujący

🇯🇵 禁止的な

🇫🇷 prohibitif

🇪🇸 prohibitivo

🇹🇷 yasaklayıcı

🇰🇷 금지하는

🇸🇦 محرم

🇨🇿 zakazující

🇸🇰 zakazujúci

🇨🇳 禁止的

🇸🇮 prepovedujoč

🇮🇸 bannaður

🇰🇿 тыйым салатын

🇬🇪 აკრძალული

🇦🇿 qadağanedici

🇲🇽 prohibitivo

Etymology

The word 'prohibitive' originates from the Latin word 'prohibere', which means 'to hinder' or 'to prevent'. The term has been used in various contexts throughout history, ranging from legal prohibitions to economic barriers. Over time, 'prohibitive' has come to signify something that is intended to restrict or prevent certain actions or behaviors. Today, it is commonly used to describe laws, regulations, or prices that deter or prevent people from engaging in certain activities or making specific purchases.

See also: prohibit, prohibited, prohibition, prohibitory.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,684, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.