appropriateness
nounUK /əˈprəʊpriətnəs/
US /əˈproʊpriətnəs/
The quality of being right or suitable for a situation.
The teacher praised the appropriateness of his answer in class.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The state of being socially acceptable or polite.
She questioned the appropriateness of wearing shorts to the wedding.
3. The quality of being fitting for a particular purpose.
The appropriateness of the tool depends on the job.
4. The condition of being morally or legally right.
The committee reviewed the appropriateness of the funding decision.