ad-

to, toward; addition; sometimes emphasis

Forms

ad-
ac- — Used before c in Latin.
af- — Used before f in Latin.
ag- — Used before g in Latin.
al- — Used before l in Latin.
ap- — Used before p in Latin.
ar- — Used before r in Latin.
as- — Used before s in Latin.
at- — Used before t in Latin.

Origin

Reconstructed Proto-Indo-European *ad, ‘to; near.’

Note

Later Latin-based spellings sometimes restored consonants that had disappeared in French.

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adjective

appropriate

uh-PROH-pree-uht/əˈprəʊpriət/

Suitable or proper for a particular situation or purpose.

The hiker's waterproof boots and raincoat are appropriate for the muddy path.

A Black hiker wearing sturdy waterproof boots and raincoat suited to a wet muddy path, functional suitability.

Etymology

apLatinto, toward; addition; sometimes emphasis

+propriateLatinto make one's own

Propriare means “take as one's own,” with proprius meaning “one's own, particular.” The connection to suitability lies in being particular to something: what is appropriate fits the situation or purpose in question.

In context

AIC & FAIC40:32

broken glass creates its own set of problems have deal with lacerations cuts so again there's a situation where you're going to need appropriate work boots and a proper gloves

Health & Safety in Disaster Situations

More examples

That joke was not appropriate for the occasion.
Please choose a more appropriate place for the meeting.
The teacher selected appropriate reading materials for the class.

Forms

appropriate · more appropriate · most appropriate

Similar words

suitable: Emphasizes fitness for a purpose rather than social propriety.
proper: Often emphasizes accepted rules or standards of conduct.