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Definition -appropriate in British English

-appropriate suffix

suffix
/əˈprəʊpriət/
1

used with nouns to make adjectives indicating that something is suitable for a particular group or context

Example

Similar but species-appropriate criteria should be applied to all the other carnivores in circuses.

Example

You can print out grade-appropriate spelling lists for free from the internet.

Example

The car is 007-appropriate. You need a fast car for the mandatory Bond film car-chases.

Synonyms and related words
relevant appropriate applicable
Definition -appropriate in British English