inappropriately-stated
|in-ap-pro-pri-ate-ly-sta-ted|
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/ˌɪnəˈproʊpriətli ˈsteɪtɪd/
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/ˌɪnəˈprəʊpriətli ˈsteɪtɪd/
(inappropriate)
not suitable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inappropriate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inappropriatus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'appropriatus' meant 'suitable.'
Historical Evolution
'inappropriatus' transformed into the French word 'inapproprié,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inappropriate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not suitable,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
expressed in a manner that is not suitable or proper for the context.
The comment was inappropriately-stated during the meeting.
Synonyms
improperly-expressedunsuitably-stated
Antonyms
appropriately-statedproperly-expressed
Last updated: 2025/07/20 00:31