Definition & Meaning of "prohibitory"in English

prohibitory

(of a cost or price) so high that discourages purchasing or doing something

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

qualitative

Superlative

most prohibitory

Comparative

more prohibitory

gradable

domain

economics, cost, accessibility

Examples

The prohibitory cost of healthcare often discourages people from seeking necessary treatments.

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