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    appropriateness
    /əˈprəʊprɪətnəs/

    noun

    • 1. the quality of being suitable or proper in the circumstances: "some staff members question the appropriateness of this practice"

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  2. Appropriateness is the quality of being suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and see translations in other languages.

  3. Synonyms for APPROPRIATENESS: suitability, relevance, validity, applicability, usefulness, relevancy, fitness, propriety; Antonyms of APPROPRIATENESS: inappropriateness, unsuitability, unfitness, wrongness, impropriety, incompatibility, incongruity, infelicity

  4. Definitions of appropriateness. noun. the quality of being specially suitable. see more. the quality of being not particularly suitable or befitting. pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression) the fitness of a composition’s style to its subject.

  5. Sep 16, 2011 · 1. : to take exclusive possession of : annex. No one should appropriate a common benefit. 2. : to set apart for or assign to a particular purpose or use. appropriate money for a research program.

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    This article provides definitions and examples for the adjective "appropriate".

    The word appropriate is used to describe something that is suitable or right for a particular situation.

    A list of words related to the word appropriate, including "suitable", "apt", and "fitting".

    To take something without permission, especially money or property belonging to someone else. Also refers to taking artistic styles from other cultures.

    The word appropriate can also be used as an adjective meaning suitable or fitting for a particular purpose or occasion. It can also mean dressed appropriately for the weather conditions.

    Learn the meaning of appropriate as an adjective and a verb, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to use appropriate in different contexts, such as language, culture, money, and education.

  6. Appropriateness is the quality of being suitable, acceptable or correct for the particular circumstances. Learn how to use this word in different contexts with pictures, pronunciation and synonyms.

  7. Appropriateness means suitability, fitness, relevance, or correctness for a particular person, condition, occasion, or place. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of this word, as well as related terms and expressions.