appropriately-used
|ap-pro-priate-ly-used|
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/əˈproʊpriətli juːzd/
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/əˈprəʊpriətli juːzd/
(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 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 proper.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
used in a manner that is suitable or proper in the circumstances.
The tool was appropriately-used for the task.
Synonyms
suitably-usedproperly-used
Antonyms
inappropriately-usedimproperly-used
Last updated: 2025/07/17 01:24