Prohibitive

Pronunciation: /prəˈhɪbətɪv/

Definitions of prohibitive

adjective serving or intended to prohibit or forbid something

Example Sentences

A1 The cost of the concert tickets was prohibitive for many students.

A2 The prohibitive price of the designer handbag made it out of reach for most shoppers.

B1 The prohibitive cost of healthcare in the United States is a major concern for many citizens.

B2 The prohibitive regulations surrounding starting a new business can be discouraging for aspiring entrepreneurs.

C1 The prohibitive nature of the new tax laws has caused controversy among economists and policymakers.

C2 The prohibitive barriers to entry in the industry have made it difficult for new companies to compete.

Examples of prohibitive in a Sentence

formal The cost of the new equipment was prohibitive for the small business.

informal I can't afford to go on that trip, it's just too prohibitive.

slang The price of those shoes is so prohibitive, I'll have to pass.

figurative The time commitment required for the project was prohibitive, so I had to decline.

Grammatical Forms of prohibitive

• past tense: prohibited
• plural: prohibitives
• comparative: more prohibitive
• superlative: most prohibitive
• present tense: prohibits
• future tense: will prohibit
• perfect tense: has prohibited
• continuous tense: is prohibiting
• singular: prohibitive
• positive degree: prohibitive
• infinitive: to prohibit
• gerund: prohibiting
• participle: prohibited

Origin and Evolution of prohibitive

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'prohibitive' originated from the Latin word 'prohibitus', which means to prevent or hinder.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe something that prevents or hinders an action or behavior, the word 'prohibitive' has evolved to also indicate something that is excessively high or expensive, making it difficult or impossible to afford or obtain.