APPROPRIATE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Verb

take possession of by force, as after an invasion

Example: the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants; The army seized the town; The militia captured the castle

Categories: Assume, Usurp, Seize, Take over, Arrogate

Part of speech: Adjective

suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc

Example: a book not appropriate for children; a funeral conducted the appropriate solemnity; it seems that an apology is appropriate

The word "appropriate" comes from Latin appropriatus, which comes from Middle English appropriaten.

Many Latin words entered English twice—once through French and once through direct borrowing.