prohibitive
pro
proʊ
prow
hi
ˈhɪ
hi
bi
tive
tɪv
tiv
British pronunciation
/pɹəhˈɪbɪtˌɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "prohibitive"in English

prohibitive
01

tending to discourage (especially of prices)

prohibitive definition and meaning
02

stopping others from doing something

example
Examples
The high cost of the equipment was prohibitive for most small businesses.
She found the rules to be prohibitive, preventing her from participating in the event.
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