inexpensive — costing little money; not expensive; cheap
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: costing little money; not expensive; cheap
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnɪkˈspensɪv/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's secret to happiness: inexpensive hobbies and expensive ice cream.
- The restaurant offers inexpensive but delicious meals for students.
- He discovered that the most inexpensive entertainment was arguing with people online.
inexpensive
ADJECTIVE[/ˌɪnɪkˈspensɪv/]
costing little money; not expensive; cheap
She found an inexpensive scarf at the weekend flea market.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Inexpensive emerged in the 16th century as a compound formation combining the negative prefix 'in-' with 'expensive'. The term 'expensive' itself derives from Latin 'expendere' (to spend or disburse), which evolved through Old French 'expendre' into Middle English usage.
Breakdown
in- (not, without) + expensive (costly, requiring great expenditure). The base 'expensive' comes from Latin ex- (out) + pendere (to weigh, pay), literally meaning 'weighed out' or 'paid out'.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's secret to happiness: inexpensive hobbies and expensive ice cream.”
“The restaurant offers inexpensive but delicious meals for students.”
“He discovered that the most inexpensive entertainment was arguing with people online.”
“We need to find an inexpensive solution to this problem.”
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