Definition

Not costing a lot of money; affordable.

Example

The restaurant offers delicious meals at inexpensive prices.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you checked out that new store downtown?

No, I haven’t. What do they sell?

They have a lot of inexpensive clothes and accessories.

That sounds great! I’m always looking for good deals.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inexpensive → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "expensive" (from Latin "expensivus", meaning to spend or cost). The word "inexpensive" means not costly or not requiring a lot of money.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being added to 'costly' ('expensive') — that's why inexpensive means something that doesn't cost much.

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