appropriately
Meanings
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adjective
Adjective used to describe something as being suitable, proper, or fit.
- "The weather is appropriately cool for a autumn picnic."
- "He wore an appropriately formal outfit to the wedding."
- "The joke was inappropriately crude for the audience."
Antonyms
inappropriately
Rhymes
Words rhyming with appropriatelyadvisably , hobnobably , obligably
Variants
List of all variants of appropriately that leads to same resultappropriate , appropriately , appropriateness , appropriatenesses
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).The comparative form of appropriately is more appropriately and the superlative form is most appropriately.
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin word 'appropriare' meaning 'to make one's own' or 'to apply to one's own use'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The word appropriately is often used in legal contexts to refer to the fair and equitable distribution of property or resources.
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In computer science, the term 'appropriate' is used to describe a system that adapts to changing conditions in an intelligent and efficient way.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Suitability: The quality of being appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or occasion.
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Fit: The state of being suitable, proper, or appropriate for a particular purpose, place, or person.
Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities-
More than almost anyone writing today, Slater, whose prose is astringent and sensuous by turn, reflects both a genuine feeling for and appreciation of foods "appropriate" to the season—and a tolerance for kitchen disasters.
- Cynthia Zarin,{it}Gourmet{/it},April 2007 -
Crepuscular means "pertaining to twilight." It sounds so lovely. I use the word as much as possible, even when it's not "appropriate".
- Bob Berman,{it}Astronomy{/it},June 2006 -
While working as one of the exhibition curators, I was surprised to learn that, until the 1920s, ice cream was properly eaten with a fork, a cumbersome technique decried by none other than Florence Howe hall, the granddaughter of Julia Ward Howe, who wrote "The Battle Hymn of the Republic". But if high society eventually agreed on a more "appropriate" utensil for eating the frozen-dessert, even the most au courant hostess may have had trouble deciding what kind of device should be used for serving it …
- Darra Goldstein,{it}Saveur{/it},June-July 2006 -
Three days. There was no way on this earth that proper due diligence could be done in such a limited time. For a merger of this magnitude, a week's worth of due diligence would have been more "appropriate".
- Nina Munk,{it}Vanity Fair{/it},January 2004
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, appropriately is often used to describe characters or situations that fit perfectly within a given context. In art, appropriation is a technique where artists use preexisting works as a base for their own creations.
How to Memorize "appropriately"
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visualize
- Imagine situations where the word appropriately would be used to describe something as suitable or proper.
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associate
- Associate the word appropriately with the idea of something being suitable or fitting.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic such as 'A Proper Penguin Picks Apples' to help remember the meaning of appropriately.
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