Definition

The quality of not costing a lot of money; being affordable or cheap.

Example

The inexpensiveness of the product made it popular among students.

Conversation

Have you noticed the inexpensiveness of those new coffee shops in town?

Yeah, it's great! I love getting good coffee without spending too much.

Exactly! It makes it easier to try new places.

For sure! I appreciate how affordable they are.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inexpensiveness → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not), "expensive" (from Latin "expensivus", meaning costly or requiring expenditure), and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "inexpensiveness" refers to the quality of not being costly or being affordable.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being combined with 'costly' ('expensive') to remember that 'inexpensiveness' means the quality of being affordable.

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