appropriateness

intermediateB2

/əˌproʊpriˈeɪt.nəs/ · ap-pro-pri-ate-ness

The quality of being suitable or proper in the circumstances.

Meanings

nounformal

The quality of being suitable or proper in the circumstances.

ایسی حیثیت جو حالات میں مناسب یا صحیح ہونے کی شناخت کرتی ہے۔

مناسبت

munaasibat

Synonyms

suitabilityrelevancefittingnessسزاوریتمطابقتمناسبت

Antonyms

inappropriatenessunsuitabilityirrelevanceغیر مناسبتنامناسبتعدم مطابقت

Common Collocations

  • social appropriateness
  • cultural appropriateness
  • contextual appropriateness

Example Sentences

The appropriateness of the dress code will enhance the company's image.

لباس کے ضوابط کی مناسبت کمپنی کی تصویر کو بہتر بنائے گی۔

Libaas ke zawaabit ki munaasibat company ki tasveer ko behtar banayegi.

In this discussion, we must consider the appropriateness of our arguments.

اس بحث میں، ہمیں اپنے دلائل کی مناسبت پر غور کرنا چاہیے۔

Is behas mein, humein apne dalail ki munaasibat par ghour karna chahiye.

The teacher emphasized the appropriateness of using examples in her lectures.

استاد نے اپنی درسیوں میں مثالوں کے استعمال کی مناسبت پر زور دیا۔

Ustaad ne apni darsiyon mein misaalon ke istemaal ki munaasibat par zor diya.

Easily Confused With

appropriation:While 'appropriateness' refers to suitability, 'appropriation' refers to the act of taking something for one's own use.

Word Family

appropriate
adjectiveمناسب
appropriation
nounاخلاقی قوام

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'appropriate' as being 'fit for purpose' which can help you remember 'appropriateness' means the degree of that fit.

Imagine a well-fitted garment in a formal setting, representing appropriateness.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

گرجتے بادل کبھی بارش نہیں کرتے

Garajtay baadal kabhi barish nahi karte

Thunderous clouds do not always bring rain.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "appropriatus" — to make one's own

First known use: 14th century

The word 'appropriateness' derives from the Middle English term, referring to suitability or fittingness for a particular purpose.