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that can be ; believed to be within one’s financial means:
attractive new cars at affordable prices.
Usually, affordables. items, expenses, etc., that one can :
a variety of affordables for your gift list.
Contemporary Examples

Say what you will about the affordable Care Act, but its method of passage—a party line vote by Democrats—was helpful to voters.
Bipartisanship is Ruining America Jamelle Bouie February 4, 2014

The Republicans have spent the years since the passage of the affordable Care Act insisting that it’s a deficit-buster.
Ryan’s Budget and Obamacare: His Own Facts Michael Tomasky March 10, 2013

Roddenberry says his client base expanded quickly after the affordable Care Act was validated by the Supreme Court last year.
Workers Earn Money on the Job for Losing Weight Eliza Shapiro April 9, 2013

According to the affordable Care Act, refusal to comply can result in fines of $100 per day per employee.
Hobby Lobby Risks Fines to Defy Obamacare David Sessions January 3, 2013

But he should never be sorry for passing a law to bring us affordable health care.
President Obama Should Never Apologize for Passing Obamacare Jon Favreau November 17, 2013

Historical Examples

To keep our economy growing, we also need reliable supplies of affordable, environmentally responsible energy.
Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006 Various

And let’s give them a tax credit to make that choice an affordable one.
Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006 Various

Our second goal is high quality, affordable health care for all Americans.
Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006 Various

We must continue–we must continue, step by step, to give more families access to affordable quality health care.
Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006 Various

We will assure quality, affordable healthcare for all Americans.
Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006 Various

adj.

1866, from afford + -able. Related: Affordability; affordably.