Prohibitive
Pronunciation: /proʊˈhɪbətɪv/
Prohibitive (adjective)
- So expensive that people cannot afford it.
- Stopping something from happening or being done.
- Describing rules or laws that make actions difficult.
Examples
- The cost of the concert tickets was prohibitive.
- For many, the price of the new phone is prohibitive.
Common collocations: prohibitive cost, prohibitive price, prohibitive conditions, prohibitive risk, prohibitive regulations