Appropriate
Example: The solution is appropriate for the context
Definition
"Appropriate" describes something suitable or fitting for a particular situation, purpose, or context. For example, an "appropriate" solution effectively meets the specific needs or requirements of the context it is applied to.
Etymology
The word "appropriate" comes from the Latin 'appropriatus,' the past participle of 'appropriare,' meaning 'to make one's own.' It combines 'ad-' (to) and 'proprius' (own, special). Did you know? Originally, it had the sense of taking something for oneself before evolving to mean suitable or fitting.
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"Appropriate" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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