affordability
Americannoun
Explanation
Affordability is a quality of being inexpensive. Because of the affordability of the apples at the orchard, we went ahead and bought a whole bushel. The adjective affordability describes things you can afford to pay for because they don't cost too much. People move to certain neighborhoods because of the affordability of housing there, and others decide the affordability of community college makes it a great place to get an education. Sometimes this word is used to mean "cost or price," so someone might say, "The affordability of healthcare these days is just terrible!"
Example Sentences
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“The remaining 25% to 30% serves the more affluent first-time buyer, who is less impacted by affordability pressures.”
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
They said nothing about housing affordability and violent crime in the years when those issues primarily afflicted South L.A. and the Eastside.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
But even in the most adverse scenario, debt affordability would still compare favorably to peers like the U.K. and the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
“The affordability debate is really important, and it’s a bit more front and center in this transaction,” said Alex Kania, an analyst with BTIG.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
When he finished speaking, much of the talk in the room turned to affordability.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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