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Preposterous vs Exorbitant - What's the difference?

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Preposterous is a related term of exorbitant.


As adjectives the difference between preposterous and exorbitant

is that preposterous is absurd, or contrary to common sense while exorbitant is exceeding proper limits; extravagant; excessive or unduly high.

preposterous

English

Alternative forms

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Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Absurd, or contrary to common sense.
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    • Synonyms

    * absurd * foolish * irrational * nonsensical * See also

    See also

    * topsy-turvy * upside down

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    exorbitant

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • exceeding proper limits; extravagant; excessive or unduly high.
    • It's a nice car, but they are charging an exorbitant price for it.
    You also have to pay exorbitant interest if you have credit card debt.
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