salad-appropriate
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/ˈsæləd əˈproʊpriət/
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/ˈsæləd əˈprəʊpriət/
(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 fitting.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
suitable or fitting for use in a salad.
The chef selected salad-appropriate ingredients for the dish.
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Last updated: 2025/05/03 11:27