Appropriation

Pronunciation: /əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/

Definitions of appropriation

noun the allocation of funds or resources for a specific purpose

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher explained to the students that appropriation means taking something for your own use.

A2 In some cultures, there are strict rules against cultural appropriation.

B1 The company was accused of appropriation of funds for personal expenses.

B2 The artist's work explores themes of appropriation and originality.

C1 The appropriation of resources in the developing world is a complex issue with many ethical considerations.

C2 The government's appropriation of private property for public use sparked widespread protests.

Examples of appropriation in a Sentence

formal The appropriation of funds for the new project was approved by the board.

informal She was accused of appropriation after taking credit for her colleague's idea.

slang Stop with the appropriation, it's not cool to copy someone else's style.

figurative The artist's use of appropriation in her work challenged traditional notions of originality.

Grammatical Forms of appropriation

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

Origin and Evolution of appropriation

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'appropriation' originated from the Latin word 'appropriationem' which means 'an appropriation or annexation'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'appropriation' has evolved to not only refer to the act of taking something for one's own use, but also to the cultural or artistic practice of borrowing, reusing, or repurposing existing images, objects, or ideas in a new context.