prohibitive
UK: /prəˈhɪb.ɪ.tɪv/ | US: /proʊˈhɪb.ə.t̬ɪv/
adj. 1. Serving to prohibit or forbid; restrictive.
adj. 2. (Of costs or prices) excessively high; discouraging purchase or use.
The word "prohibitive" stems from the Latin prohibere (to hold back, forbid), combining pro- (forward, away) + habere (to hold). The suffix -ive transforms the verb "prohibit" into an adjective, indicating a quality or tendency. Over time, "prohibitive" evolved from literal forbidding (e.g., laws) to metaphorical restraint (e.g., high costs acting as a barrier).
The prohibitive regulations halted further construction.
The price of the luxury car was prohibitive for most buyers.
Prohibitive weather conditions forced the event's cancellation.
Taxes on imports became prohibitive, stifling trade.
Her prohibitive attitude toward risks limited the team's innovation.