appropriately-distributed
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/əˈproʊpriətli dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪd/
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/əˈprəʊpriətli dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪd/
suitably divided
Etymology
'appropriately-distributed' originates from the combination of 'appropriate' and 'distribute', where 'appropriate' means 'suitable' and 'distribute' means 'to divide among several or many'.
'appropriately-distributed' combines the adjective 'appropriate' with the past participle 'distributed', forming a compound adjective.
Initially, 'appropriate' meant 'suitable' and 'distribute' meant 'to divide', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
distributed in a manner that is suitable or proper for the context.
The resources were appropriately-distributed among the departments.
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Last updated: 2025/03/27 15:25