reappropriation

ap·pro·pri·a·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-proh-pree-ey-shuh n]
- /əˌproʊ priˈeɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-proh-pree-ey-shuh n]
- /əˌproʊ priˈeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of reappropriation word

noun reappropriation the act of appropriating. 1
noun reappropriation anything appropriated for a special purpose, especially money. 1
noun reappropriation an act of a legislature authorizing money to be paid from the treasury for a specified use. 1
noun reappropriation the money thus authorized: a large appropriation for aid to libraries. 1

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Origin of reappropriation

First appearance:

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; Middle English (< Middle French) < Late Latin appropriātiōn- (stem of appropriātiō). See appropriate, -ion

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Parts of speech for Reappropriation

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Reappropriation

reappropriation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

reappropriation usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for reappropriation

noun reappropriation

mishmosh — a confused mess; hodgepodge; jumble.

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