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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)
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Prohibitive - 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."
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Word Game Points

Is PROHIBITIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, prohibitive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
PROHIBITIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is PROHIBITIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prohibitive is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROHIBITIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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