appropriate
adjective
suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc..
appropriateness
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a word derived from
appropriate.
Example Sentences
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Researchers found that therapy-focused chatbots performed worse than general-purpose models at meeting basic safety and appropriateness benchmarks in a 2025 study.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Rawden decided the scope of the inquest would focus on the cause of the injury, the medical provision at the arena, and the "timeliness and appropriateness" of the medical care provided to Johnson.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026
However, Mr Adamson said there had been some dissenting voices on social media about the appropriateness of the statue.
From BBC ● Dec. 3, 2025
Robinson and Kanin find a conceit, whether it’s a sight gag or a scenario, and keep escalating the ridiculousness of it well past the standard threshold of appropriateness.
From Salon ● Oct. 13, 2025
He will arrange and approve all marriages personally to ensure the appropriateness of the match and the promise of the offspring.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
