Wordiyoprop
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About This Root
From Latin proprius (one's own, proper, suitable). Branches into ownership (property, proprietary), correctness (proper, improper, propriety), and fitness (appropriate, inappropriate). Expropriate means to take someone's own property away. Apropos entered through French, meaning 'to the purpose.'
Associated Words
appropriate
Suitable for a particular situation; to set aside for a specific purpose
appropriation
Taking something for one's own use; funds set aside for a purpose
apropos
Appropriate or relevant; by the way; regarding
expropriate
To take away private property for public use
improper
Not suitable or appropriate; not conforming to social standards
impropriety
Behaviour or language that is socially unacceptable or improper
inappropriate
Not suitable or proper for a particular situation
property
things owned; land or buildings; a quality of something
proprietary
Owned or controlled exclusively by one party; relating to ownership
propriety
Correct and appropriate behaviour according to social standards