appropriately-answered
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/əˈproʊpriətli ˈænsərd/
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/əˈprəʊpriətli ˈɑːnsəd/
suitably responded
Etymology
'appropriately' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'appropriatus,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'proprius' meant 'own.' 'Answered' comes from Old English 'andswaru,' meaning 'a response or reply.'
'appropriatus' transformed into the French word 'approprié,' and eventually became the modern English word 'appropriate.' 'Andswaru' evolved into the Middle English 'answere,' leading to the modern 'answer.'
Initially, 'appropriatus' meant 'to make one's own,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'suitable or proper.' 'Andswaru' meant 'a response,' which has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
answered in a manner that is suitable or proper in the circumstances.
The question was appropriately-answered by the expert.
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Last updated: 2025/05/25 02:06
