prohibitively

• Adverbio que indica que algo se hace hasta un grado tan alto que impide o hace imposible una acción o acceso. Se usa sobre todo en la frase «prohibitivamente caro», señalando que el precio es tan elevado que desanima o impide la compra o el uso.

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.

   de forma prohibitiva

   • 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.

   Sinónimosastronomicallyexorbitantlyimpossibly

   Antónimoscheaplyinexpensively