Affordable Meaning
/əˈfɔː(ɹ).də.bəl/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjAble to be afforded; inexpensive or reasonably priced.
Sentence Examples
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.
Word Origin & History
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.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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.