Appropriate or Appropiate
Which Spelling is Correct? Confused between "appropriate" and "appropiate"? Learn the correct spelling, meaning, and how to use it properly in your writing.
Appropiate
Incorrect spelling - "Appropiate" is a misspelling. The correct spelling is "appropriate" with "pri" not "pi."
"Appropiate" is a common misspelling of "Appropriate". Always use "Appropriate" when referring to the correct word.
Appropriate
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
"Appropriate" is the correct spelling. It means suitable or proper for a particular situation.
Definition of Appropriate
"Appropriate": "Appropriate" is the correct spelling. It means suitable or proper for a particular situation.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Appropriate
- • Suitable
- • Proper
- • Fitting
- • Correct
- • Right
- • Adequate
- • Pertinent
Usage Examples
"Correct:" That was an appropriate response to the situation.
"Correct:" Please wear appropriate clothing for the interview.
"Correct:" The company appropriated funds for the new project.
"Incorrect:" "Appropiate" is not used in standard English.
"Incorrect:" Always use appropriate when referring to suitability.
Notes:
- • Appropriate is spelled with "pri" not "pi."
- • Used to describe what is suitable or proper.
- • Can be used as both an adjective and a verb.
- • The word comes from Latin "appropriatus" meaning "made one's own."
- • "Appropiate" is never correct in any context.
- • Often used in phrases like "appropriate for" or "appropriate to."
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is "appropiate" ever correct?
A: No, "appropiate" is never correct. The proper spelling is always "appropriate" with "pri" not "pi."
Q: How do I remember the correct spelling?
A: Think of it as "ap-pro-pri-ate" - it has "pri" in the middle, not "pi."
Q: What's the difference between appropriate and suitable?
A: Both mean fitting for a purpose, but "appropriate" often implies social or cultural acceptability, while "suitable" is more general.
Q: Can appropriate be used in formal writing?
A: Yes, "appropriate" is very appropriate in formal writing and professional contexts.
Q: Why do people often misspell this word?
A: The misspelling "appropiate" likely occurs because of confusion about the "pri" vs "pi" spelling.
Q: What are some common phrases using "appropriate"?
A: Examples include: appropriate for, appropriate to, appropriate behavior, and age-appropriate.
Q: Is appropriate always positive?
A: "Appropriate" is neutral - it means suitable for the context, which can be positive or negative depending on the situation.
Q: Can appropriate be used as a noun?
A: No, "appropriate" is an adjective or verb. The noun form is "appropriateness" (the appropriateness of the behavior).
Summary
Remember: Appropriate is the correct spelling with "pri" not "pi." It means suitable or proper for a particular situation. The misspelling "appropiate" is never correct. Use "appropriate" to describe what is fitting or proper in both formal and informal contexts.