appropriateness
UK: əˈprəʊpriətnəs | US: əˈproʊpriətnəs
n. the quality of being suitable or proper for a particular purpose or context
The word "appropriateness" combines "appropriate," derived from the Latin appropriatus (to make one's own, adapt), with the suffix "-ness," which forms abstract nouns indicating a state or quality. "Appropriate" itself breaks down into ad- (toward) + proprius (one's own), reflecting the idea of claiming or adapting something to fit a purpose. Over time, "appropriate" evolved to mean "suitable," and "-ness" was added to nominalize this quality.
The appropriateness of his remarks was questioned during the formal meeting.
Cultural appropriateness is essential when designing global marketing campaigns.
She debated the appropriateness of wearing jeans to the wedding.
The teacher emphasized the appropriateness of using formal language in academic writing.
The committee evaluated the appropriateness of the proposed budget adjustments.