Appropriate

Pronunciation: /əˈproʊ.pri.ət/

Definitions of appropriate

adjective suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, or occasion

Example Sentences

A1 It is appropriate to wear a coat in cold weather.

A2 She chose an appropriate gift for her friend's birthday.

B1 It is important to use appropriate language in a professional setting.

B2 The teacher provided appropriate feedback on the student's essay.

C1 The company made an appropriate decision to expand their business overseas.

C2 The diplomat's speech was diplomatic and appropriate for the occasion.

Examples of appropriate in a Sentence

formal It is important to wear appropriate attire to a job interview.

informal Make sure you wear the appropriate clothes for the party.

slang Dude, you gotta wear the right kicks, they're so appropriate for this event.

figurative Her response was appropriate given the circumstances.

Grammatical Forms of appropriate

• past tense: appropriated
• plural: appropriates
• comparative: more appropriate
• superlative: most appropriate
• present tense: appropriate
• future tense: will appropriate
• perfect tense: has appropriated
• continuous tense: is appropriating
• singular: appropriate
• positive degree: appropriate
• infinitive: to appropriate
• gerund: appropriating
• participle: appropriating

Origin and Evolution of appropriate

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'appropriate' originated from the Latin word 'appropriare', which means to make one's own.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century with the meaning of taking possession of something for oneself, the word 'appropriate' has evolved to also mean suitable or proper in various contexts.