Appropriation: meaning, definitions and examples

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appropriation

 

[ əˌprəʊprɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

art

The act of taking something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission.

Synonyms

confiscation, expropriation, seizure

Examples of usage

  • The appropriation of images from the internet is a common practice among artists.
  • His artwork explores themes of cultural appropriation and identity.
Context #2 | Noun

finance

The action of taking funds or assets for a specific purpose.

Synonyms

allocation, allotment, assignment

Examples of usage

  • The budget included an appropriation of $1 million for the new project.
  • The appropriation of funds for education is a top priority for the government.

Translations

Translations of the word "appropriation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apropriação

🇮🇳 अनुबंध

🇩🇪 Aneignung

🇮🇩 apropriasi

🇺🇦 привласнення

🇵🇱 przywłaszczenie

🇯🇵 取得

🇫🇷 appropriation

🇪🇸 apropiación

🇹🇷 sahiplenme

🇰🇷 전유

🇸🇦 استيلاء

🇨🇿 přivlastnění

🇸🇰 privlastnenie

🇨🇳 占有

🇸🇮 prilastitev

🇮🇸 eignarhald

🇰🇿 иелену

🇬🇪 მოპოვება

🇦🇿 mənimsəmə

🇲🇽 apropiación

Etymology

The word 'appropriation' originates from the Latin word 'appropriationem', which means a making one's own. It has been used in English since the 14th century and has evolved to encompass various contexts, from art to finance.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,678, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.