appropriation
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Noun — Money or resources officially set aside for a particular purpose, especially by a government.
How to use appropriation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin appropriatio, from appropriare, "to make one's own."
Full origin of appropriation →Frequently asked questions
What does “appropriation” mean?
The word “appropriation” means money or resources officially set aside for a particular purpose, especially by a government. In plain terms, either officially assigned funding, or the act of taking something (an idea, custom, or resource) and using it as your own.
How do you pronounce “appropriation”?
“Appropriation” is pronounced uh-prohp-ree-AY-shuhn (/əˌpɹoʊpɹiˈeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “appropriation” in a sentence?
Here is “appropriation” used in a sentence: “Congress approved a new appropriation for road repairs.”
What part of speech is “appropriation”?
“Appropriation” is a noun.
Where does the word “appropriation” come from?
The word “appropriation” comes from Latin. From Latin appropriatio, from appropriare, "to make one's own.".
Is “appropriation” a common word?
“Appropriation” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “appropriation” have?
“Appropriation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: money or resources officially set aside for a particular purpose, especially by a government.