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Topic: Politics

applicable

IPA: /ˈæplɪkəbl/

KK: /ˈæplɪkəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be used or is relevant in a particular situation.

Example: The rules are only applicable to certain types of contracts.

appointive

IPA: /əˈpɔɪntɪv/

KK: /əˈpɔɪntɪv/

adjective

Definition: Related to a position or role that is filled by a formal appointment rather than by election or other means.

Example: The committee is responsible for selecting members for appointive positions.

apportion

IPA: /əˈpɔːrʃən/

KK: /əˈpɔrʃən/

transitive verb

Definition: To divide something into parts and give those parts to different people or groups.

Example: The committee decided to apportion the funds equally among all the projects.

apportionment

IPA: /əˈpɔːrʃənmənt/

KK: /əˈpɔrʃənmənt/

noun

Definition: The process of dividing something into parts or shares, especially in relation to taxes or representation based on population.

Example: The apportionment of seats in the legislature is determined by the population of each district.

approbation

IPA: /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A positive expression of approval or praise for someone or something.

Example: The artist received widespread approbation for her latest exhibition.

appropriable

IPA: /əˈproʊpriəbl/

KK: /əˈproʊpriəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be taken or used by someone, often referring to resources or funds that can be allocated or assigned.

Example: The appropriable funds will be used for community development projects.

appropriate

IPA: /əˈproʊpriət/

KK: /əˈproʊpriət/

adjective

Definition: Suitable for a specific situation, person, or purpose; fitting and proper.

Example: It is important to wear appropriate clothing for the job interview.

transitive verb

Definition: To take something for one's own use, often without permission, or to set aside something for a specific purpose.

Example: The committee decided to appropriate funds for the new library project.

appropriateness

IPA: /əˈproʊpriət.nəs/

KK: /əˈproʊpriət.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being suitable or proper in a particular situation.

Example: The appropriateness of her comments was questioned during the meeting.

appropriation

IPA: /əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/

KK: /əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of taking something for one's own use, often without permission, or the allocation of funds for a specific purpose.

Example: The government passed an appropriation bill to fund the new school project.

appropriator

IPA: /əˈproʊpriˌeɪtər/

KK: /əˈproʊpriˌeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who takes something for their own use, often without permission or right.

Example: The appropriator took the funds intended for community projects.

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