Word
appropriateness
Phoneticsap·pro·pri·ate·ness, stress on the second syllable
US/əˈpɹoʊpɹiətnəs/
UK/ɐpɹˈəʊpɹɪətnəs/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the quality of being suitable or right for a specific situation. You use this to describe whether something fits the rules or the social standards of a place.
n. the quality of being suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, occasion, or person. Often used in formal or professional contexts to evaluate social or ethical conduct.
Examples
“The appropriateness of the gift was questioned by the committee.”
“The manager discussed the appropriateness of the office dress code for the upcoming client meeting.”
“While the technical execution of the proposal was flawless, the board questioned the appropriateness of the aggressive marketing strategy for a younger demographic.”
Examples
simple
“The appropriateness of the gift was questioned by the committee.”
contextual
“The manager discussed the appropriateness of the office dress code for the upcoming client meeting.”
complex
“While the technical execution of the proposal was flawless, the board questioned the appropriateness of the aggressive marketing strategy for a younger demographic.”
Etymology
From appropriate + -ness.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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