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appropriate

suitable

Related forms: appropriate · 4 words in this dictionary

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4 words

not suitable or proper in a particular situation

in+appropriate

Shared component: appropriate · suitable

The quality of being suitable or proper for a particular situation, purpose, or person.

appropriate+ness

Shared component: appropriate · suitable

in a way that is not suitable or proper in the circumstances

in+appropriate+ly

Shared component: appropriate · suitable

the quality of being unsuitable or not fitting for a particular situation or purpose

in+appropriate+ness

Shared component: appropriate · suitable