Appropriateness

noun

noun ·5 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1
The quality or condition of being appropriate. uncountable
2
the quality of being specially suitable wordnet
3
appropriate conduct; doing the right thing wordnet

Synonyms

aptitude expedience account admissibility advantage aid

Antonyms

inappropriateness

Etymology

From appropriate + -ness.

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