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Prohibitive

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Financial BarrierPlay
Indicates a price or cost is so high, it stops people from buying or doing something. SlideThe prohibitive cost of the software kept small businesses from purchasing it.
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Sometimes it's used to describe non-financial barriers, like time or skill. SlideThe difficulty of the entrance exam is prohibitive for many students.
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Can imply that people are discouraged from trying because something seems too hard or expensive. SlideThe prohibitive level of training required made many reconsider pursuing that career.