Appropriative (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or given to the act of taking for yourself.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The artist's appropriative use of traditional African patterns in her designs sparked controversy among cultural critics.
- The company's appropriative marketing strategy involved rebranding existing products with trendy new packaging.
- The fashion designer's appropriative collection featured garments inspired by ancient Asian textiles.
- The musician's appropriative sampling of classic rock songs without permission led to a lawsuit.
- The writer's appropriative use of historical events in her novel was seen as insensitive by some readers.