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(adjective) suitable, proper
"This type of security is not appropriate for non-residents."
Synonym(s)
befitting, pertinent: "His vulgar language was not befitting a judge."
Antonym(s)
unsuitable: "Wearing shorts in a courtroom is unsuitable."
Other forms of the word
appropriate (verb): to take without permission or seize. "She appropriated all of the profits for herself."
appropriate (verb): to allocate or set aside for use. "The legislature appropriated funds to combat violence against women."
Notes
etymology: Late Latin: appropriare to take possession of, from ad to, for + proprius one's own
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