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prohibitively

/prəˈhɪb.ɪ.tɪv.li/

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adverb

/prəˈhɪb.ɪ.tɪv.li/C1formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «до такой высокой степени, что что-то предотвращается или становится невозможным». Чаще всего используется во фразе «запретительно дорого», указывая на то, что стоимость настолько высока, что препятствует покупке или доступу.

An adverb meaning "to such a high degree that something is prevented or made impossible." It is most commonly used in the phrase "prohibitively expensive," indicating that a cost is so high it prevents purchase or access.

  1. Too expensive or difficultC1formal

    In a way that prevents something from happening, usually because of high cost or difficulty.

    ruЗапретительно

    • The cost of the new equipment was prohibitively high for the small business.
    • Rent in the city center is prohibitively expensive for most students.
    • The regulations made the project prohibitively complex to implement.

    Synonymsastronomicallyexorbitantlyimpossibly

    Antonymscheaplyinexpensively

Forms
  • more prohibitively comparative form
  • most prohibitively superlative form