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appropriative

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective appropriative has 1 sense
  1. appropriative - of or relating to or given to the act of taking for yourself

Definitions from the Web

Term: Appropriative

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Relating to the act of appropriating or taking possession of something.

Example Sentence: His appropriative behavior towards other people's belongings was frowned upon.

Sense 2: Referring to the adaptation or adoption of elements from another culture, typically without proper acknowledgment or respect.

Example Sentence: The fashion designer was criticized for his appropriative use of traditional indigenous patterns.

Sense 3: Describing a style, trend, or behavior that is widely accepted or adopted by the general public.

Example Sentence: The appropriative hairstyle became extremely popular among teenagers.

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