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your appropriate
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "your appropriate" is not correct in English and does not convey a clear meaning.
It seems to be an incomplete expression and lacks context to determine its intended use. An example could be: "Please ensure that your appropriate attire is ready for the event."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Wiki
News & Media
Science
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
20 human-written examples
It would be a special place that would, to use your appropriate words, honor the dead but belong to the living.
News & Media
If you think your appropriate exposure to stocks is 70percentt, but your stock weighting falls to, say, 65percentt, consider rebalancing.
News & Media
Sunblock ($1.99) Fairly easy to use, this app still requires you to go into settings to find your appropriate skin type, where it shows you pictures with descriptions making an accurate choice easier.
News & Media
They form a method for articulating the different pathways that might exist for you tomorrow, and finding your appropriate movements down each of those possible paths.Scenario planning has been used by some of the world's largest corporations, including Royal Dutch Shell, Motorola, Disney and Accenture.
News & Media
No matter where you begin this trek, you can be sure that you will end at your appropriate destination, despite the roadblocks, detours, sidetracks, and the alternative routes you take.
Science & Research
On the software side, they will offer a portal where workouts and programs can be downloaded to the device — customised to your appropriate fitness level — and the team's pitch talks about wanting to be there at every step of your training, from planning to executing to analysing.
News & Media
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
40 human-written examples
Style: review your paper to ensure that your tone is appropriate for your audience and consistent throughout your paper.
Wiki
Is the humor in your play appropriate still?
News & Media
Keep your jokes appropriate.
Wiki
Explain to your children appropriate wedding behavior.
Wiki
If so, give your landlord appropriate notice for the move.
Wiki
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
For general references to suitability, consider removing "your" entirely and use "the appropriate" followed by the noun.
Common error
Avoid using "your appropriate" as a direct possessive modifier. It's often grammatically incorrect. Instead, use more direct terms like "your correct" or rephrase to remove the possessive.
Source & Trust
72%
Authority and reliability
2.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested
Linguistic Context
The phrase "your appropriate" functions as a determiner followed by an adjective, attempting to modify a noun. However, it often sounds awkward and unidiomatic. As Ludwig AI points out, the phrase is often not grammatically correct in English and lacks clear meaning without further context.
Frequent in
Wiki
38%
News & Media
28%
Science
14%
Less common in
Formal & Business
9%
Reference
5%
Encyclopedias
5%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "your appropriate" appears in various contexts across Wiki, News & Media, and Scientific sources, its grammatical correctness is questionable. Ludwig AI flags it as potentially incorrect and lacking clear meaning. To improve clarity and ensure grammatical accuracy, consider using alternatives like "your suitable" or "the appropriate" depending on the context. Pay attention to the specific situation and choose the phrasing that best conveys your intended meaning.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
your suitable
Replaces "appropriate" with a synonym indicating fitness or rightness for a specific purpose or occasion. This is less awkward.
your correct
Substitutes "appropriate" with "correct", focusing on accuracy or adherence to a standard or rule. Improves clarity.
the appropriate
Removes the possessive "your", suggesting a more general or standard choice rather than a personal one. Addresses grammatical concerns.
your best
Offers a phrase indicating the most advantageous or fitting option, suitable in contexts where "appropriate" implies a superior choice.
your proper
Replaces "appropriate" with "proper", emphasizing conformity to established standards or customs.
the right
Simplifies the phrase, focusing on correctness or suitability without specifying possession. More direct and grammatically sound.
your recommended
Indicates a choice endorsed or advised by an authority or guideline, shifting the focus to external validation.
your chosen
Emphasizes the act of selecting the appropriate option. More personalized.
your designated
Highlights that something has been officially assigned as the appropriate choice. More formal.
as appropriate
Changes the structure to an adverbial phrase, indicating action should be taken only when suitable or necessary. More flexible.
FAQs
What's a better way to say "your appropriate"?
Consider using alternatives like "your suitable", "your correct", or "the appropriate" depending on the context.
Is it ever correct to say "your appropriate"?
While not inherently wrong, "your appropriate" can often sound awkward. It is generally better to use a more direct phrasing such as "your suitable" or "the right".
How can I avoid using "your appropriate" in my writing?
Rephrase your sentence to use a more direct adjective. For example, instead of "your appropriate response", try "your correct response" or "the appropriate response".
What's wrong with the phrase "your appropriate"?
The phrase "your appropriate" often sounds unnatural because "appropriate" is an adjective that describes a noun, and its relation to "your" needs to be clarified. Using alternatives such as "your suitable" often results in a clearer sentence.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
72%
Authority and reliability
2.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested