Etymology:
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The word "appropriate" entered the English language in the 14th century from Old French. The Latin verb appropriāre meant "to make one's own," and was originally used to describe the act of taking possession of something. Over time, the meaning of "appropriate" has expanded to include the notions of making something suitable or adapting it for a particular purpose. The word is also commonly used to describe behavior that is in keeping with the prevailing norms or expectations of society.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meaning has chang
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