appropriate — suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈproʊpriət/
Example Sentences
- Wearing a swimming suit to a job interview is definitely not appropriate!
- The comedian's jokes were hardly appropriate for the funeral service.
- The teacher chose age-appropriate books for her elementary students.
appropriate
ADJECTIVE[/əˈproʊpriət/]
suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
It wasn't wrong — it just wasn't appropriate for the moment.
APP the PROPER way — and ATE the appropriate meal. (APP + PROPER + ATE → Use the APP the PROPER way → then ATE (past tense of eat — you earned it))
Appropriate enough to negotiate — never too much to moderate.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin appropriatus, the past participle of appropriare, meaning 'to make one's own.' It combines the prefix ad- (to) with propriare (to own), derived from proprius (one's own).
Breakdown
ad- (to) + propri- (one's own) + -ate (verb/adjective suffix) = appropriate
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“Students must display appropriate behavior in class.”
“This movie is not appropriate for children.”
“The government's appropriate response calmed the public.”
“Now is not the appropriate time to discuss this matter.”
“It's important to wear culturally appropriate attire when visiting temples.”
📝Examples
“Wearing a swimming suit to a job interview is definitely not appropriate!”
“The comedian's jokes were hardly appropriate for the funeral service.”
“The teacher chose age-appropriate books for her elementary students.”
“Is it appropriate to use social media during work hours?”
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