appropriacynoun [ U ]
uk/əˈprəʊ.pri.ə.si//əˈproʊ.pri.ə.si/specialized language the fact that a word or phrase sounds natural and is acceptable when used in a particular situation :
Teachers aim to assess the appropriacy of the language used by their students in particular contexts.
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Suitable and acceptable
- able
- acceptable
- accepted
- accordingly
- age-appropriate
- correct
- doctor
- fit in
- fit in with sth
- fitting
- germane
- horse
- horses for courses idiom
- keeping
- satisfaction
- seasonable
- seemly
- sit right/well (with sb) idiom
- suitable
- valid
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