'appropriately' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'appropriatus,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'proprius' meant 'own.' 'Divide' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'dividere,' where 'di-' meant 'apart' and 'videre' meant 'to separate.'

'appropriatus' transformed into the Old French word 'aproprier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'appropriate.' 'Dividere' transformed into the Old French word 'diviser,' and eventually became the modern English word 'divide.'

Initially, 'appropriate' meant 'to make one's own,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'suitable or proper.' 'Divide' has largely retained its original meaning of 'to separate into parts.'