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affordable

/əˈfɔːr.də.bəl/
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Adverb:affordably
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affordable Lexical Profile

affordable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Inexpensive and reasonably priced; able to be bought or paid for without causing financial hardship.

Example

"The city council launched a new initiative to build more affordable housing for working families."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'cheap' can imply low quality, 'affordable' carries a positive connotation, indicating that a price is reasonable and within a buyer's financial means without suggesting inferior value.

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• Nearby Words

affogato
afford
affordability
affordable
affordably
affreux
affront

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'afford' (from Old English 'geforthian', meaning to further, accomplish, or manage to provide) combined with the suffix '-able'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Affordable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/affordable
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