Appropriate or Apropriate
Which Spelling is Correct? Confused between "appropriate" and "apropriate"? Learn the correct spelling, meaning, and how to use it properly in your writing.
Apropriate
Incorrect spelling - "Apropriate" is a misspelling. The correct spelling is "appropriate" with two "p"s.
"Apropriate" 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 fitting for a particular situation.
Definition of Appropriate
"Appropriate": "Appropriate" is the correct spelling. It means suitable or fitting for a particular situation.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Appropriate
- • Suitable
- • Fitting
- • Proper
- • Correct
- • Right
- • Adequate
- • Pertinent
Usage Examples
"Correct:" That dress is appropriate for the occasion.
"Correct:" The company appropriated funds for the project.
"Correct:" His behavior was not appropriate for the meeting.
"Incorrect:" "Apropriate" is not used in standard English.
"Incorrect:" Always use appropriate when referring to suitability.
Notes:
- • Appropriate is spelled with two "p"s not one.
- • Used to indicate suitability or correctness.
- • Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
- • The word comes from Latin "appropriatus" meaning "made one's own."
- • "Apropriate" is never correct in any context.
- • Often used in phrases like "appropriate for" or "appropriate to."
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is "apropriate" ever correct?
A: No, "apropriate" is never correct. The proper spelling is always "appropriate" with two "p"s.
Q: How do I remember the correct spelling?
A: Think of it as "ap-pro-pri-ate" - it has two "p"s, similar to "appear" or "apply."
Q: What's the difference between appropriate and suitable?
A: Both mean fitting, but "appropriate" often implies social or cultural correctness, while "suitable" is more about practical fit.
Q: Can appropriate be used in formal writing?
A: Yes, "appropriate" is very appropriate in formal writing and business communications.
Q: Why do people often misspell this word?
A: The misspelling "apropriate" likely occurs because of confusion about whether to use one or two "p"s.
Q: What are some common phrases using "appropriate"?
A: Examples include: appropriate for, appropriate to, not appropriate, and highly appropriate.
Q: Is appropriate always positive?
A: "Appropriate" is generally positive as it indicates suitability, but context matters.
Q: Can appropriate be used as a verb?
A: Yes, "appropriate" can be both an adjective (suitable) and a verb (to take for one's own use).
Summary
Remember: Appropriate is the correct spelling with two "p"s not one. It means suitable or fitting for a particular situation. The misspelling "apropriate" is never correct. Use "appropriate" to indicate suitability in both formal and informal contexts.