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Angemessenheit — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • adequacy noun The quality of being sufficient, adequate or able to meet the needs.
  • discretion noun The freedom or authority to make your own judgement or decision.
  • propriety noun Correct or socially acceptable behaviour; good manners and decorum.

Senses

Angemessenheit is used for these senses in English:

  • adequacy The quality of being sufficient, adequate or able to meet the needs.
  • appositeness the state of being apposite
  • appropriateness The quality or condition of being appropriate.
  • discretion The quality of being discreet.
  • propriety Suitability, fitness; the quality of being appropriate. [from 18th c.]

discretion — full definition

  1. noun The freedom or authority to make your own judgement or decision.
  2. noun The quality of being careful and tactful, especially about sensitive matters.

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