English word inappropriate comes from English in-, English appropriate
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| in- | English (eng) | In, into (non-productive) Added to adjectives to mean not. (non-productive) Added to nouns to mean lacking or without. (non-productive) Used with certain words to reverse their meaning In, into, towards, within. |
| appropriate | English (eng) | (obsolete) Set apart for a particular use or person; reserved.. Suitable to the social situation or to social respect or social discreetness; socially correct; socially discreet; well-mannered; proper.. Suitable or fit; proper. (transitive) To set apart for, or assign to, a particular person or use, especially in exclusion of all others; with to or for.. (transitive) To take to oneself; to [...] |
| inappropriate | English (eng) | Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place. |