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prohibitively

/proʊˈhɪb.ə.tɪv.li/
pro · hib · i · tive · ly
Adjective:prohibitive
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prohibitively Lexical Profile

prohibitively Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

To such an excessive degree (especially regarding cost, risk, or difficulty) as to prevent or discourage action, purchase, or use.

Example

"Housing in the city center has become prohibitively expensive for most young professionals."

2

In a manner that forbids, restricts, or prevents something.

Example

"The zoning board acted prohibitively against the construction of any new commercial warehouses near the residential district."

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• Rhymes for prohibitively

• Nearby Words

prohibition
prohibitionist
prohibitive
prohibitively
prohibitiveness
project
projectable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'prohibitive' plus '-ly', ultimately deriving from Latin 'prohibere', meaning 'to hold back or restrain'.

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