Affordable Meaning

/əˈfɔː(ɹ).də.bəl/
B1

Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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adjAble to be afforded; inexpensive or reasonably priced.

There is an urgent need for affordable housing.
The real name of Obamacare is the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
We offer quality products at affordable prices.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The city built ____ housing to help low-income families.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The government is trying to build more ____ housing for young workers.

Etymology tree English afford Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlis Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English affordable From afford + -able.

"The bill seeks to make IVF treatment more affordable by mandating coverage for fertility treatments under employer-sponsored insurance and certain public insurance plans." — 2024 June 13, Clare Foran and Ted Barrett, “Senate GOP blocks bill to guarantee access to IVF nationwide”, in CNN:

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The city built ____ housing to help low-income families.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The government is trying to build more ____ housing for young workers.

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