appropriate
Translation
suitable, proper, fitting
Examples
Please wear appropriate clothing for the interview.
Please wear appropriate clothing for the interview.
This is not an appropriate time to discuss it.
This is not an appropriate time to discuss it.
Grammar Patterns
((for sth./sb.)) suitable for a particular situation or person. This film is not appropriate for children.
((to do sth.)) suitable to do something. It is not appropriate to wear shorts to a formal dinner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: suitable, proper, fitting; Antonyms: inappropriate, unsuitable
Etymology
From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'proprius' (one's own). The idea is 'to make something one's own' for a purpose, hence 'fitting'.
Memory Tips
Think 'app-PROPER-iate'. It's something that is PROPER for the situation.