inexpensive

[ in-ik-spen-siv ]

/ ˌɪn ɪkˈspɛn sɪv /

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adjective

not expensive; not high in price; costing little.

OPPOSITES FOR inexpensive

costly.

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Origin of inexpensive

First recorded in 1830–40; in-³ + expensive

synonym study for inexpensive

See cheap.

OTHER WORDS FROM inexpensive

in·ex·pen·sive·ly, adverbin·ex·pen·sive·ness, noun

Words nearby inexpensive

inexhaustible, inexistent, inexorable, inexorably, inexpedient, inexpensive, inexperience, inexperienced, inexpert, inexpiable, inexplainable

How to use inexpensive in a sentence

The company’s model focuses on high-output production of relatively inexpensive rockets, which can be responsively shipped and launched virtually anywhere depending on needs.
Rocket startup Astra is going public via SPAC|Darrell Etherington|February 2, 2021|TechCrunch
Because so much of the transmission occurs among people showing no symptoms, giving Americans an inexpensive way to test themselves regularly would be a breakthrough.
A fast, at-home coronavirus test will be available to Americans this year|William Wan|February 1, 2021|Washington Post
Traditionally, lipstick sales go up during an economic recession, as people spend on relatively inexpensive acts of self-indulgence when they can’t afford more.
Beyond GameStop: Are You Ready for an Economic Moonshot?|Charu Kasturi|January 31, 2021|Ozy
A 22-volt lithium-ion battery gives 40 minutes of power in a relatively inexpensive and lightweight package.
Best cordless vacuum: Suck up debris without getting yourself tangled|Charlotte Marcus|January 19, 2021|Popular-Science

I would whip up a batch when I wanted an inexpensive, quick-to-make pot of filling food that I could eat for a few days.
A crispy feta and panko topping gives this lentil gratin its zing|Ann Maloney|January 19, 2021|Washington Post
Prices are relatively inexpensive and come in at around 135 euros for a shirt or 35 euros for hand woven boxers.
The Photographer Who Gave Up Manhattan for Marrakech|Liza Foreman|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
As a result, the $1 million the DSCC is throwing in represents “an inexpensive gamble,” the source said.
South Dakota's Bizarre Four-Way (Senate Election, That Is)|Ben Jacobs|October 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Independent researchers in Canada, Europe and India are exploring similar inexpensive agents with metronomic therapy.
How Big Pharma Holds Back in the War on Cancer|ProPublica|April 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Fortunately, there is new tech to the rescue: inexpensive, commercial-grade brainwave readers.
High-Tech Meditation: Swap Your Yogi for a Headset|Gregory Ferenstein|April 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
You can get inexpensive color changing LED strips off of Amazon and even at IKEA as well.
Change Your Sense: Biohacking for Beginners|Ari Meisel|March 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A serviceable and inexpensive bench vise can be made in the following manner: Procure a piece of hard wood, 1 in.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various
Other combinations can be arranged with the use of the knife, which is simple to make and very inexpensive.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various
It is excellent discipline, and as the tumblers are inexpensive the breakage really does not matter.
Penelope's Experiences in Scotland|Kate Douglas Wiggin
A very simple and inexpensive electric gas-lighting device is shown in the accompanying illustration.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various
A very simple and inexpensive rheostat may be constructed as follows: Procure a piece of thin fiber, about 1/16 in.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various

British Dictionary definitions for inexpensive

inexpensive

/ (ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv) /

adjective

not expensive; cheap

Derived forms of inexpensive

inexpensively, adverbinexpensiveness, noun

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