appropriately-stated
|ap-pro-priate-ly-sta-ted|
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/əˈproʊpriətli ˈsteɪtɪd/
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/əˈprəʊpriətli ˈsteɪtɪd/
(appropriate)
suitable or to take
Etymology
Etymology Information
'appropriate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'appropriatus,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'proprius' meant 'own.'
Historical Evolution
'appropriatus' transformed into the Old French word 'approprier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'appropriate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make one's own,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'suitable or fitting.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
expressed in a manner that is suitable or fitting for the context.
Her comments were appropriately-stated for the formal occasion.
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Last updated: 2025/06/30 23:13