How Do You Spell UNAPPROPRIATED?

Pronunciation: [ʌnɐpɹˈə͡ʊpɹɪətɪd] (IPA)

Unappropriated is spelled with the prefix "un" meaning "not" followed by the word "appropriated" which means "given or designated to a particular person or group." The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ʌnəˈproʊpriˌeɪtɪd/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "u" sound, and the stress falls on the third syllable. The final two syllables include the sounds "p," "r," "o," "p," "r," "e," "ɪ," "t," and "ɪd." This word is often used in legal contexts when referring to property or funds that have not been designated for a specific use.

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UNAPPROPRIATED Meaning and Definition

  1. Unappropriated is an adjective used to describe something that is not assigned, allocated, or set aside for a specific purpose. It refers to resources, funds, or items that are available or remaining without being designated or claimed.

    In financial terms, unappropriated funds are those that have not been assigned for a specific use within an organization or government. They are generally surplus or undesignated funds that have not been allocated to any particular project or expenditure. These funds can be utilized at the discretion of the entity in charge to meet unforeseen expenses or to invest in new initiatives.

    The term can also be used to describe unappropriated land, which refers to parcels or areas that have not been dedicated or designated for a specific purpose. These lands are typically available for various uses or consideration, such as development, conservation, or public recreation, without any existing restrictions or predetermined plans.

    Unappropriated resources or items can apply to a wide range of contexts beyond finances and land, such as unallocated time, unassigned tasks, or unclaimed property. The unappropriated nature implies that these resources or items are available, freedom exists for determining their purpose or disposition, and they are not limited by pre-established obligations or restrictions.

    Overall, unappropriated signifies the absence of an assigned or designated purpose, allowing for flexibility and decision-making to determine how these resources or items will be utilized.

  2. Not applied to any specific object; not granted or given, as to a person or company.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of UNAPPROPRIATED

The word unappropriated is derived from the word appropriate. The etymology of appropriate comes from the Latin word appropriatus, which is the past participle of appropriare meaning to make one's own. Appropriare is derived from the prefix ad, meaning to or towards, and proprius, meaning one's own or proper. Therefore, unappropriated is formed by adding the prefix un- meaning not or lack of to appropriated, resulting in the meaning of not allocated or not assigned to a specific purpose.

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