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Appropriately: meaning, definitions and examples

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appropriately

 

[ ษ™หˆprษ™สŠpriษ™tli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a suitable or fitting way

Appropriately means in a manner that is suitable or fitting for a particular purpose or situation. It implies that the action or behavior is proper, correct, or well-suited to the circumstances.

Synonyms

adequately, correctly, properly, suitably.

Examples of usage

  • She dressed appropriately for the job interview.
  • He responded appropriately to the criticism.
  • The teacher handled the situation appropriately.
  • The award was given to the most appropriately dressed student.
  • The company acted appropriately in response to the crisis.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a way that is appropriate or acceptable in a social or professional setting

When used in a social or professional context, appropriately refers to behavior or actions that are considered suitable, proper, or acceptable by societal norms or standards.

Synonyms

correctly, politely, respectfully, suitably.

Examples of usage

  • She spoke appropriately at the formal event.
  • The employee behaved appropriately during the meeting.
  • The children were expected to act appropriately in the classroom.
  • The guests dressed appropriately for the wedding.
  • The students were asked to respond appropriately to the teacher's instructions.

Translations

Translations of the word "appropriately" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apropriadamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคšเคฟเคค เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช angemessen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan tepat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะฟะพะฒั–ะดะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odpowiednio

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฉๅˆ‡ใซ (tekisetsu ni)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท de maniรจre appropriรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ apropiadamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uygun ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ์ ˆํ•˜๊ฒŒ (jeokjeolhage)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ู…ู†ุงุณุจ (bishaql munasib)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™imฤ›ล™enฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ primerane

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€‚ๅฝ“ๅœฐ (shรฌdร ng de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ustrezno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐeigandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะธั–ัั‚ั– ั‚าฏั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒกแƒแƒ‘แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒกแƒแƒ“ (shesabamisad)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผvafiq olaraq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ apropiadamente

Etymology

The word 'appropriately' is derived from the verb 'appropriate,' which comes from the Latin word 'appropriare,' meaning 'to make one's own.' The adverb form 'appropriately' has been in use since the late 16th century, evolving to encompass the notion of suitability and correctness in various contexts.

See also: appropriate, appropriateness, appropriation, inappropriate, inappropriately, inappropriateness, misappropriate, misappropriation, unappropriated.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,646 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.