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Definitions for affordable
əˈfɔr də bəl, əˈfoʊr-af·ford·able

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. low-cost, low-priced, affordableadjective

    that you have the financial means for

    "low-cost housing"

Wiktionary

  1. affordableadjective

    something that can be afforded.

  2. Etymology: afford + -able

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  1. affordable

    Affordable refers to something that is reasonably priced and within one's financial means. It implies that the cost of a product, service, or activity is not too high and can be easily purchased, accessed or managed without causing financial hardship. The perception of what is considered affordable can vary based on an individual's income, expenses, and personal financial situation.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Affordableadjective

    that may be afforded

Editors Contribution

  1. affordable

    Able to be afforded by a working adult who earns a starting wage of the standard living wage, verified using data, facts, information, research and statistics to create the monetary amount.

    Affordable housing and affordable transport are important to people within society.


    Submitted by MaryC on July 29, 2020  


  2. affordable

    The fair, just and transparent cost cocreated by a social enterprise, organization or unity government for a product, service, commodity or goods that are accessible to all people.

    Budget airlines use affordable costs to ensure the just amount of people can fly on their aircraft and the aircraft have a just capacity when flying.


    Submitted by MaryC on September 26, 2016  

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of affordable in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of affordable in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of affordable in a Sentence

  1. Ken Bentsen:

    This re-proposal could make it harder to save for retirement by cutting access to affordable advice and limiting options for savers.

  2. Jon Favreau:

    Funny, I don't remember Chuck Schumer giving that advice when he was privately and publicly championing the Affordable Care Act in 2010, so what exactly does Chuck Schumer believe was the error? Does he believe that the goal of winning office is winning office?

  3. Justin Trudeau:

    We recognize the new situation brought on by American announcements, and Health Canada will continue to ensure that our priority is always ensuring that Canadians have access to the medication they need at affordable prices.

  4. Magic City Little Haiti.But:

    Even if Magic City did not come today, the pace of gentrification is so rapid that our people will not be able to afford homes here anyways, magic City is not the government. Affordable housing policies have to come from the government.

  5. Ed Murray:

    Our goal is to replace our regressive tax system with a new formula for fairness, while ensuring Seattle stands up to President Trump's austere budget that cuts transportation, affordable housing, healthcare, and social services.

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