Definition

The quality of being restrictive or preventing something from happening, often due to high costs or strict rules.

Example

The prohibitiveness of the new regulations made it difficult for small businesses to operate.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the prohibitiveness of living in big cities?

Yeah, the cost of living can be really high.

It's crazy how the prohibitiveness affects so many people.

Absolutely, it makes it tough for families to find affordable housing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Prohibitiveness → It is formed from "prohibere" (meaning to forbid) and the suffix "-iveness" (meaning the quality of). The word "prohibitiveness" refers to the quality of being forbidding or restrictive.

Memory Tip

Think of the act of 'forbidding' ('prohibere') something and how that creates a quality of restriction ('-iveness'). This helps you remember that prohibitiveness means the quality of being forbidding.

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