affordable
/əˈfɔːrdəbəl/adjective★Intermediate— reasonably priced
informal
Reasonably priced; not expensive
Affordable housing is a priority in this city.
The city focuses on providing reasonably priced homes.
The restaurant offers affordable meals.
The restaurant serves meals that are reasonably priced.
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Often used to describe products, services, or housing that are reasonably priced for the average person.
Collocations
affordable housinghousing that is reasonably pricedaffordable carehealthcare that is reasonably pricedaffordable pricea price that is reasonably priced
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'affordable' to describe things that are reasonably priced, not necessarily the cheapest.
📖Word Origin
From 'afford' (to have enough money for) + '-able' (suffix meaning capable of being).
📝Usage Notes
Often used in marketing and policy discussions to emphasize accessibility and value.
Word Breakdown
afford
to have enough money for
root-able
capable of being
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