appropriate
adjectiveHow many syllables in appropriate?
There are 4 syllables in the word appropriate.Divide appropriate into syllables:
ap · pro · pri · ate
How to pronounce appropriate:
Definition of appropriate:
- appropriate (adjective):
- right or suitable
- especially suitable or compatible fitting
- suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc.
Synonyms for appropriate:
acceptable
adequate
applicable
apposite
appropriateness
appurtenant
apropos
apt
balanced
becoming
befitting
belonging
congruous
correct
felicitous
fit
fitted
fitting
germane
good
grade-appropriate
happy
in keeping
in order
meet
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