World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesAppropriation
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ap-pro-pri-a-syon
"L'artiste a été critiqué pour l'appropriation de motifs traditionnels."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The action of taking something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission.
"The artist faced criticism for the appropriation of traditional motifs in her work." - 2
A sum of money or total assets devoted to a special purpose.
"The government announced an appropriation of funds for educational reform."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'appropriation' originates from the Latin word 'appropriare', meaning 'to make one's own'. It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 14th century, where it began to encompass both the act of taking for one's own use and the artistic practice of borrowing elements from other works.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Appropriation"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Appropriation" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
Appropriation
Transliteration: ap-pro-pri-a-syon
"L'artiste a été critiqué pour l'appropriation de motifs traditionnels."
Aneignung
Transliteration: a-nei-gnung
"Der Künstler wurde für die Aneignung traditioneller Motive kritisiert."
Appropriazione
Transliteration: ap-pro-pri-a-zio-ne
"L'artista è stata criticata per l'appropriazione di motivi tradizionali."
Apropiación
Transliteration: a-pro-pi-a-ción
"La artista fue criticada por la apropiación de motivos tradicionales."
Apropriação
Transliteration: a-pro-pri-a-ção
"A artista foi criticada pela apropriação de motivos tradicionais."
अधिग्रहण
Transliteration: adhigrahan
"कलाकार को पारंपरिक रूपांकनों के अधिग्रहण के लिए आलोचना का सामना करना पड़ा।"
占有
Transliteration: zhàn yǒu
"艺术家因占有传统图案而受到批评。"
전유
Transliteration: jeon-yu
"예술가는 전통 모티프의 전유로 비판을 받았다."
占有
Transliteration: sen'yū
"アーティストは伝統的なモチーフの占有で批判を受けた。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all French termsA mode of transportation that is owned and operated by an individual or a private entity, rather than by a public transport system.
An object or item that has been overlooked or not remembered.
The act of placing something incorrectly or in the wrong position.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Appropriation"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.