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Meaning of appropriate
The primary meaning of the word "appropriate" is to be suitable or proper for a particular purpose or situation.
Etymology of appropriate
The word "appropriate" comes from the Latin words "ad" (to) and "proprius" (one's own), with the suffix "-ate" added to form a verb
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is suitable or fitting for a particular purpose or situation
Over time, the word has also taken on the meaning of taking or using something without permission, often in a way that is considered improper or unjust
Synonyms
suitable
fitting
proper
correct
apt
pertinent
relevant
applicable
becoming
seemly
decent
respectable
befitting
compatible
congruous
consistent
harmonious
corresponding
proportionate
commensurate
right
just
fair
reasonable
tolerable
acceptable
permissible
allowable
legitimate
lawful
justified
warranted
deserved
merited
fittingly
aptly
properly
correctly
suitably
fittingly
adequately
sufficiently
competently
capably
ably
skillfully
proficiently
effectively
efficiently
productively
usefully
practically
pragmatically
sensibly
wisely
discreetly
judiciously
tactfully
diplomatically
strategically
shrewdly
astutely
discerningly
perceptively
sensitively
thoughtfully
considerately
carefully
cautiously
prudently
responsibly
accountably
reliably
dependably
trustworthily
faithfully
loyally
dutifully
Definitions
- Relating to something that is suitable or fitting for a particular purpose or situation
- Relating to something that is proper or correct in a particular context
- Relating to something that is taken or used for a particular purpose, often without permission
Usage Examples
- The new policy is appropriate for the current economic situation
- It's not appropriate to wear jeans to a formal wedding
- The company's actions were not appropriate, and they were sued for their wrongdoing
- The teacher tried to find an appropriate example to illustrate the concept to her students
Antonyms
inappropriate
unsuitable
unfit
improper
incorrect
unseemly
indecent
disreputable
unwarranted
unjustified
undeserved
unmerited
unreasonable
unfair
intolerable
unacceptable
impermissible
unlawful
illegitimate
incompatible
incongruous
inconsistent
discordant
disproportionate
excessive
inadequate
insufficient
incompetent
incapable
inept
ineffective
unproductive
useless
impractical
foolish
reckless
rash
impulsive
thoughtless
inconsiderate
careless
irresponsible
unaccountable
unreliable
untrustworthy
disloyal
undutiful