"semiaffordable" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From semi- + affordable. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|semi|affordable}} semi- + affordable Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} semiaffordable (not comparable)
  1. Expensive but affordable if one stretches one's resources. Tags: not-comparable

Alternative forms

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