Apropriate vs. Appropriate — What's the Difference?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Published on October 9, 2023
"Apropriate" is an incorrect spelling, while "Appropriate" is the correct spelling denoting suitability or aptness.
Which is correct: Apropriate or Appropriate
How to spell Appropriate?
Apropriate
Incorrect Spelling
Appropriate
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Apropriate and Appropriate
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Key Differences
Visualize the word "Appropriate" as having "pro" in the middle, indicating a PROfessional touch.
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Remember that "Appropriate" has three ‘p’s, much like three pillars that uphold its correctness.
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Think of the first three letters "App" as the popular abbreviation for "application" to recall the double "p."
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Incorrect "Apropriate" lacks the support of one 'p', making it fall.
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Think of "Appropriate" as having a double "p" just like "apple."
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Definitions
Appropriate
To take possession of or make use of exclusively for oneself, often without permission.
She appropriated the leftover cake for her late-night snack.
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Appropriate
Suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, or occasion.
It's not appropriate to wear jeans to a formal wedding.
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Appropriate
Pertaining to a specific occasion or use.
She wore an outfit appropriate for the weather.
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Conforming to accepted standards of behavior.
His remarks were not appropriate for the situation.
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Appropriate
Right or proper; apt.
It's appropriate to say thank you when someone helps you.
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Suitable for a particular person, condition, occasion, or place; fitting.
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Appropriate
To set apart for a specific use
Appropriating funds for education.
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Appropriate
To take possession of or make use of exclusively for oneself, often without permission
My coworker appropriated my unread newspaper.
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Appropriate
Suitable or fit; proper.
The headmaster wondered what an appropriate measure would be to make the pupil behave better.
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Appropriate
Suitable to the social situation or to social respect or social discreetness; socially correct; socially discreet; well-mannered; proper.
I don't think it was appropriate for the cashier to tell me out loud in front of all those people at the check-out that my hair-piece looked like it was falling out of place.
While it is not considered appropriate for a professor to date his student, there is no such concern once the semester has ended.
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Appropriate
(transitive) To take to oneself; to claim or use, especially as by an exclusive right.
Let no man appropriate the use of a common benefit.
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Appropriate
(transitive) To set apart for, or assign to, a particular person or use, especially in exclusion of all others; with to or for.
A spot of ground is appropriated for a garden.
To appropriate money for the increase of the navy
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Appropriate
To annex (for example a benefice, to a spiritual corporation, as its property).
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Appropriate
Set apart for a particular use or person. Hence: Belonging peculiarly; peculiar; suitable; fit; proper.
In its strict and appropriate meaning.
Appropriate acts of divine worship.
It is not at all times easy to find words appropriate to express our ideas.
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Appropriate
To take to one's self in exclusion of others; to claim or use as by an exclusive right; as, let no man appropriate the use of a common benefit.
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Appropriate
To set apart for, or assign to, a particular person or use, in exclusion of all others; - with to or for; as, a spot of ground is appropriated for a garden; to appropriate money for the increase of the navy.
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Appropriate
To annex, as a benefice, to a spiritual corporation, as its property.
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Appropriate
Give or assign a share of money or time to a particular person or cause;
I will earmark this money for your research
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Appropriate
Take possession of by force, as after an invasion;
The invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants
The army seized the town
The militia captured the castle
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Appropriate
Suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc;
A book not appropriate for children
A funeral conducted the appropriate solemnity
It seems that an apology is appropriate
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Appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
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Meant or adapted for an occasion or use;
A tractor suitable (or fit) for heavy duty
Not an appropriate (or fit) time for flippancy
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Appropriate
Suitable and fitting;
The tailored clothes were harmonious with her military bearing
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Appropriate
Being of striking appropriateness and pertinence;
The successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images
An apt reply
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FAQs
Why is it called Appropriate?
It's derived from the Latin "appropriatus," meaning to make one's own.
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Which vowel is used before Appropriate?
It depends on the context. Examples include "an appropriate" or "the appropriate."
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What is the plural form of Appropriate?
There isn't a plural form for "appropriate" as an adjective. The noun forms, like appropriations, can be pluralized.
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Is Appropriate a noun or adjective?
It can be both, but it's commonly used as an adjective.
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What is the root word of Appropriate?
The Latin "proprius" meaning "one's own."
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Which preposition is used with Appropriate?
It varies, but "for" is commonly used, as in "appropriate for the situation."
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Is Appropriate a negative or positive word?
It is neutral but can have a positive connotation when describing suitability.
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Which conjunction is used with Appropriate?
Any conjunction can be used, depending on the sentence.
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Which article is used with Appropriate?
Either "a" or "an" can be used, but "an" is common as in "an appropriate response."
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Is Appropriate a vowel or consonant?
It's a word, not a single letter, so neither.
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Is the word “Appropriate” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
It can be either, depending on the sentence.
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How is Appropriate used in a sentence?
She selected the most appropriate dress for the event.
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Which determiner is used with Appropriate?
It varies, but "this" and "that" can be used, like "this appropriate time."
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Fiza RafiqueFiza Rafique is a skilled content editor at AskDifference.com, where she meticulously refines and enhances written pieces. Drawing from her vast editorial expertise, Fiza ensures clarity, accuracy, and precision in every article. Passionate about language, she continually seeks to elevate the quality of content for readers worldwide.
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
