inappropriateness
|in-ap-pro-pri-ate-ness|
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/ˌɪnəˈproʊpriətnəs/
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/ˌɪnəˈprəʊpriətnəs/
(inappropriate)
not suitable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inappropriate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inappropriatus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'appropriatus' meant 'suitable or proper.'
Historical Evolution
'inappropriatus' transformed into the French word 'inapproprié,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inappropriate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not suitable or proper,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being unsuitable or not proper for a particular situation.
The inappropriateness of his comments was evident to everyone.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45