appropriateness
Translation
suitability, propriety, fitness
Examples
They questioned the appropriateness of his comments.
They questioned the appropriateness of his comments.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the quality of being suitable. The appropriateness of the decision was debated.
Similar Words
Synonyms: suitability, fitness; Antonyms: inappropriateness
Etymology
From the adjective 'appropriate' + the noun-forming suffix '-ness', which indicates a state or quality.
Memory Tips
The noun form that means 'the quality of being appropriate'.