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exorbitantly

/ɪɡˈzɔːr.bɪ.tənt.li/
ex · or · bi · tant · ly

Adjective:exorbitant
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1

To an unreasonably high, excessive, or astronomical degree, especially with regard to price, cost, or financial demands.

Example

"Medical treatments and prescription medications in some private clinics remain exorbitantly expensive for uninsured patients."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'exorbitant' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Exorbitant' derives from Late Latin 'exorbitantem' (present participle of 'exorbitare'), meaning 'to deviate from a track', composed of 'ex-' (out of) and 'orbita' (wheel-rut or track).

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