Definition of the word prohibitive

Definition of the word prohibitive

Pronunciation of vocabulary prohibitive

prohibitiveadjective
cấm
/prəˈhɪbətɪv//prəˈhɪbətɪv/

Origin of the word prohibitive

The word "prohibitive" originated in the mid-1700s from the Latin words "prohibere" (meaning "forbid") and "itha" (meaning "expensive"). The original meaning of the word was "acting as a prohibition" or "forbidding." As the usage of the word evolved, it came to refer to something that is so expensive or difficult as to forbid or deter someone from doing it. This second meaning emerged in the late 1800s, during a time when many governments were passing laws that prohibited certain activities, such as drinking alcohol or smoking in public places. The use of "prohibitive" to describe high costs or difficulties reflects the fact that these factors often have the same effect as a legal prohibition: they make it difficult or impossible for people to do something. In this sense, "prohibitive" is still used today to describe things like high prices, tough entry requirements, or overwhelming challenges that discourage or discourage people from doing certain things.

Vocabulary summary prohibitive

type adjective

meaning to prohibit; to forbid (the use or purchase of something)

example prohibitive prices: very expensive prices that prohibit (the use or purchase of something)

example prohibitive tax: a very high tax to prohibit (the use or purchase of something)

Example of vocabulary prohibitivenamespace

so high that it prevents people from buying something or doing something

cao đến mức nó ngăn cản mọi người mua thứ gì đó hoặc làm thứ gì đó

prohibitive costs
chi phí quá cao
a prohibitive tax on imported cars
mức thuế cao đối với ô tô nhập khẩu
The price of property in the city is prohibitive.
Giá bất động sản ở thành phố rất cao.

preventing people from doing something by law

ngăn cản mọi người làm điều gì đó theo pháp luật