inexpensive

American

[in-ik-spen-siv] / ˌɪn ɪkˈspɛn sɪv /

adjective

not expensive; not high in price; costing little.

Antonyms:

costly

inexpensive British

/ ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv /

adjective

not expensive; cheap

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Related Words

See cheap.

Other Word Forms

inexpensively adverb
inexpensiveness noun

Etymology

Origin of inexpensive

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

Example Sentences

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With inexpensive real estate, no state income tax and minimal regulation, Texas increasingly stands out as a hub for artificial-intelligence players.

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Cardiologists favor this approach to stress testing to exclude coronary artery disease because it is relatively inexpensive, it is noninvasive and it yields a good deal of information about the structure of the heart.

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To conclude the workshop, Vicioso encourages participants to build lasting friendships and incorporate flower arranging into their daily practice — even if it’s just with a small, inexpensive bouquet.

From Los Angeles Times

Cleaning air filters removes dust, pet hair and germs, and — the best part — replacing them is inexpensive and easy.

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Producing such a complex molecule from methane highlights the potential of this approach to turn an abundant, inexpensive gas into sophisticated and commercially important chemicals.

From Science Daily

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