All 7 Uses of
appropriate
in
In the Unlikely Event
- Some parents suggested it might be seen as inappropriate to hold a Christmas pageant this year.†
p. 76.0 *inappropriate = unsuitable (not fitting) for a particular situationstandard prefix: The prefix "in-" in inappropriate means not and reverses the meaning of appropriate. This is the same pattern you see in words like invisible, incomplete, and insecure.
- It's inappropriate for a stranger to give you such an extravagant gift.†
p. 139.0
- Others asked what could be more appropriate than celebrating the birth of Jesus and the spirit of the holiday season.†
p. 76.1
- "It's not appropriate," Rusty told her.†
p. 151.0
- He doesn't think it's appropriate.†
p. 324.6
- Mrs. Wallace told her the story was not appropriate and what did she do—made copies and handed them out at school.†
p. 331.8
- Because I don't think that would be appropriate.†
p. 430.9
Definitions:
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(1)
(appropriate as in: it is appropriate) suitable (fitting) for a particular situation
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(2)
(appropriate as in: appropriate from their culture) to take without asking -- often without right
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(3)
(appropriate as in: Congress will appropriate funds) to set aside for a particular use