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The correct spelling is expensive.
How to pronounce expensive
/ɛkˈspɛnsɪv/
adjectiveIPA: /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.Given to expending a lot of money; profligate, lavish.
- 2.Having a high price or cost.
- 3.Taking a lot of system time or resources.
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