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expensive

The correct spelling is expensive.

How to pronounce expensive

/ɛkˈspɛnsɪv/
adjective

IPA: /ɛkˈspɛnsɪv/

Say it like: Exp-ens-ive

The correct spelling is expensive. Given to expending a lot of money; profligate, lavish. For example: "an unnecessarily expensive choice of algorithm"

Usage Examples

an unnecessarily expensive choice of algorithm

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Given to expending a lot of money; profligate, lavish.
  2. 2.Having a high price or cost.
  3. 3.Taking a lot of system time or resources.

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