Definition

Not set aside for a specific purpose or not assigned to anyone.

Example

The funds remained unappropriated, waiting for a decision on how to use them.

Conversation

I found some funds that are completely unappropriated in the budget.

Really? That sounds like a great opportunity to invest in new projects.

Yeah, but we need to figure out how to allocate them properly.

Absolutely, we should definitely discuss how to make the best use of that money.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unappropriated → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "appropriated" (from Latin "appropriare", meaning to make one's own). The word "unappropriated" means not made one's own or not designated for a specific use.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') making something 'one's own' ('appropriated') — that's why unappropriated means something that is not claimed or designated.

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