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exorbitant

Adjective

IPA /ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/

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Far higher than is reasonable, especially when describing a price or charge.

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exorbitant/ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/

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A reasonable price for a service
A price far beyond what is reasonable

An exorbitant charge is unreasonably high, not just slightly expensive.

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The start-up could not afford the exorbitant rent for the office.

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exorbitant — Far higher than is reasonable, especially when describing a price or charge.

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Far higher than is reasonable, especially when describing a price or charge.

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Word origin

From Latin exorbitare, meaning to go off a track or course.

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Exorbitant commonly describes prices, fees, rents, fares and costs.

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