age-appropriate — suitable or fitting for a particular age group
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: suitable or fitting for a particular age group
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeɪdʒ əˈproʊpriət/
Example Sentences
- The teacher chose age-appropriate books that wouldn't give the kindergarteners nightmares about giant monsters.
- Parents should ensure their children watch age-appropriate TV shows.
- The game was not age-appropriate - even the adults couldn't figure out the rules!
age-appropriate
ADJECTIVE[/ˈeɪdʒ əˈproʊpriət/]
suitable or fitting for a particular age group
a caring parent kneels beside a young child while pointing to picture books on a lower shelf. The parent gently guides the child away from complex novels on higher shelves toward colorful storybooks with simple illustrations. The child reaches excitedly for a bright picture book filled with animal characters and large drawings. Meanwhile, an older teenager in the background selects a thicker chapter book from the upper shelves. The family cat sits nearby watching the book selection process unfold. content being chosen that is suitable and fitting for each person's particular age group
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“The teacher chose age-appropriate books that wouldn't give the kindergarteners nightmares about giant monsters.”
“Parents should ensure their children watch age-appropriate TV shows.”
“The game was not age-appropriate - even the adults couldn't figure out the rules!”
“Schools must provide age-appropriate educational materials for each grade level.”
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