Learn how to use the comparative “more inexpensive” and superlative “most inexpensive” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “inexpansive”?

The comparative form of “inexpansive” is “more inexpensive”.

Example

Shopping at the local market is more inexpensive than shopping at a fancy boutique.

Example

Eating at home is more inexpensive than dining out at a restaurant.

What is the superlative form of “inexpansive”?

The superlative form of “inexpansive” is “most inexpensive”.

Example

Among all the options, buying second-hand clothes is the most inexpensive.

Example

Taking public transportation is the most inexpensive way to travel.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "inexpensive" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more inexpensive" and "most inexpensive" are commonly used to indicate a lower cost.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Inexpensive" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more inexpensive”

Used to describe something that costs less money.

Example

The generic brand is cheaper than the name brand.

Used to indicate that something is more within one's budget or financial means.

Example

The apartment rental is more affordable than buying a house.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most inexpensive”

Used to describe something that costs the least amount of money.

Example

The discount store has the cheapest prices in town.

Used to indicate that something is the most within one's budget or financial means.

Example

The monthly payment plan is the most affordable option for purchasing the car.

Using than with comparative “more inexpensive”

When using the comparative form "more inexpensive" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Shopping at the local market is more inexpensive than shopping at a fancy boutique." Here, "than" is used to show that the cost of shopping at the local market is lower than the cost of shopping at a fancy boutique.

How can I use this expression in context?

“more inexpensive” and “most inexpensive” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Shopping

    Buying online is more inexpensive than buying in-store.

    Buying online is more inexpensive than buying in-store.

  • 2Dining

    Cooking at home is the most inexpensive option.

    Cooking at home is the most inexpensive option.

  • 3Travel

    Taking a bus is more inexpensive than flying.

    Taking a bus is more inexpensive than flying.

  • 4Housing

    Renting an apartment is the most inexpensive choice.

    Renting an apartment is the most inexpensive choice.

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