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appropriateness

ap·pro·pri·ate
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [adjective uh-proh-pree-it; verb uh-proh-pree-eyt]
    • /adjective əˈproʊ pri ɪt; verb əˈproʊ priˌeɪt/
    • /əˈprəʊprɪətnəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [adjective uh-proh-pree-it; verb uh-proh-pree-eyt]
    • /adjective əˈproʊ pri ɪt; verb əˈproʊ priˌeɪt/

Definitions of appropriateness word

  • adjective appropriateness suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc.: an appropriate example; an appropriate dress. 1
  • adjective appropriateness belonging to or peculiar to a person; proper: Each played his appropriate part. 1
  • verb with object appropriateness to set apart, authorize, or legislate for some specific purpose or use: The legislature appropriated funds for the university. 1
  • verb with object appropriateness to take to or for oneself; take possession of. 1
  • verb with object appropriateness to take without permission or consent; seize; expropriate: He appropriated the trust funds for himself. 1
  • verb with object appropriateness to steal, especially to commit petty theft. 1
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Origin of appropriateness

First appearance:

before 1515
One of the 27% oldest English words
1515-25; < Late Latin appropriātus made one's own (past participle of appropriāre), equivalent to Latin ap- ap-1 + propri(us) one's own + -ātus -ate1

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Parts of speech for Appropriateness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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appropriateness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for appropriateness

noun appropriateness

  • propriety — conformity to established standards of good or proper behavior or manners.
  • suitability — such as to suit; appropriate; fitting; becoming.
  • usefulness — being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect: a useful member of society.
  • fitness — health.
  • aptness — inclined; disposed; given; prone: too apt to slander others.
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Antonyms for appropriateness

noun appropriateness

  • inappropriateness — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
Just one Antonym for appropriateness

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