Meaning & use
appropriateness
The quality of being suitable or fitting for a particular situation, purpose, or audience.
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Teachers must judge the appropriateness of classroom material for different age groups.
The committee questioned the appropriateness of holding the fundraiser so soon after the tragedy.
A note on using this word
Often used in formal or professional contexts to weigh whether an action, comment, or choice fits the circumstances.
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Words with an opposite meaning
inappropriateness
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