APPROPRIATE

adjective

Definition

Set apart for a particular use or person. Hence: Belonging peculiarly; peculiar; suitable; fit; proper. In its strict and appropriate meaning. Porteus. Appropriate acts of divine worship. Stillingfleet. It is not at all times easy to find words appropriate to express our ideas. Locke.

Other Definitions

This word also has 2 other definitions:

APPROPRIATE (noun)

A property; attribute. [Obs.]

APPROPRIATE (verb)

1. 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. 2....

Added: October 09, 2025 Updated: October 09, 2025

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