die Angemessenheit
Translation
appropriateness, suitability, adequacy, reasonableness
Examples
Die Angemessenheit der Maßnahme wird diskutiert.
The appropriateness of the measure is being discussed.
Es geht um die Angemessenheit des Preises.
It is about the reasonableness of the price.
Grammar Patterns
the appropriateness ((of sth.)) Die Angemessenheit der Strafe wurde bezweifelt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Adäquatheit, Eignung; Antonyms: Unangemessenheit
Etymology
From the adjective 'angemessen' (appropriate) + the noun-forming suffix '-heit' (-ness). 'Angemessen' itself comes from 'an' (to/at) + 'messen' (to measure).
Memory Tips
Think of 'measuring' (messen) something 'to' (an) a standard to see if it fits. The '-heit' suffix turns this concept into the quality of 'appropriateness'.