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 D series is intended to extend consumer affordability into more premium categories.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Within UnitedHealthcare, pricing is improving relative to elevated healthcare costs trends, while affordability initiatives are generating positive momentum, he added.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
The question of affordability also comes into play.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
“At the end of the day, this is an additional cost on our members, and it is in the face of a lot of other affordability challenges,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 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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