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US/proʊˈhɪb.ɪ.tɪv.li/
UK/prəˈhɪb.ɪ.tɪv.li/
to such a high degree that people cannot afford it or cannot do it
In context
Rents in the city center are prohibitively expensive for students.
The cost of the repair was prohibitively high, so we bought a new one.
Flights to the island are prohibitively costly in summer.
Words that go with prohibitively
adverb + adjective
- prohibitively expensivePrivate schools are prohibitively expensive for many families.
- prohibitively highThe risks were prohibitively high.
- prohibitively costlyA new engine would be prohibitively costly.
- prohibitively pricedThe tickets were prohibitively priced.
- prohibitively difficultGetting a visa became prohibitively difficult.
- prohibitively largeThe deposit was prohibitively large.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The price is prohibitive expensive.Correct: The price is prohibitively expensive.