noun
Uncommon
appropriation
uh-prohp-ree-AY-shuhn
Appropriation (noun) means Money or resources officially set aside for a particular purpose, especially by a government. Example: “Congress approved a new appropriation for road repairs.”
noun
1
Money or resources officially set aside for a particular purpose, especially by a government.
"Bush said that GRNL had lost touch with the grassroots, and as a result was unable to push legislation and lobby for higher appropriations for AIDS."
— Christine Guilfoy, Gay Lobby Hires New Executive Director (1984)
"Congress approved a new appropriation for road repairs."
2
The act of taking something, often without permission, and using it as one's own.
"Critics accused the brand of cultural appropriation."
How to use appropriation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither officially assigned funding, or the act of taking something (an idea, custom, or resource) and using it as your own.
Common pairings
budget appropriation
cultural appropriation
appropriation of funds
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Word forms
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- appropriations
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Etymology
From Latin appropriatio, from appropriare, "to make one's own."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for appropriation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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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.
