noun
- the quality of being suitable, fitting, or proper for a particular purpose, situation, or person
Examples
- The teacher questioned the appropriateness of the student's casual outfit for the formal presentation.
- We discussed the appropriateness of using slang in academic writing.
- The appropriateness of the joke depended on the audience and the setting.
- She was praised for her sense of appropriateness in choosing professional attire for the interview.
- The appropriateness of the punishment was debated by the school board.
- He always considers the appropriateness of his comments before speaking in meetings.