PROHIBITIVE
(adj.sat, noun, adj.)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Prohibitive.
How to pronounce prohibitive:
US
Prohibitive - as an adjective satellite
Tending to discourage (especially of prices)
Example: "The price was prohibitive"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prohibitoryProhibitive - as a noun
Negative imperative
Prohibitive - as an adjective
Tending to prohibit, preclude, or disallow.
Example: "Some countries are more prohibitive than others when it comes to hot topics like euthanasia and cloning."
Costly to the extreme; beyond budget.
Example: "I'd like to visit europe someday, but the cost is prohibitive right now."
(of a contender in a competition): presumptive winner, likely winner.
Example Sentences
"The cost of the tickets was prohibitive, so we decided not to go to the concert."
"The rules in this neighborhood are quite prohibitive, limiting what you can do."
"The high taxation in this country makes it prohibitive for businesses to operate."
"The strict dress code at this school is prohibitive and does not allow students to express themselves."
"The regulations on importing goods from other countries were prohibitive and made it difficult for businesses to expand."
Word Game Points
Is PROHIBITIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, prohibitive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PROHIBITIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is PROHIBITIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prohibitive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPROHIBITIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is PROHIBITIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prohibitive is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPROHIBITIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.
