atitinkamas

atitinkamas is a Lithuanian adjective meaning appropriate, suitable, or corresponding. It describes something that meets a given standard, expectation, or context, or that aligns with referenced requirements or circumstances. The term is commonly used to express that a choice, action, or item fits the situation or purpose.

The word is often employed in formal, technical, or official contexts, such as law, policy, education, business, and documentation, but it can also appear in general prose. It is used with nouns to indicate suitability or conformity, for example: atitinkamas atsakymas (an appropriate answer), atitinkamas sprendimas (a suitable decision), atitinkamos sąlygos (the corresponding conditions), or atitinkama politika (an aligned policy). The adverb form atitinkamai means “accordingly” or “in a corresponding manner.”

Usage notes and related terms: atitinkamas emphasizes conformity with a standard or reference point, and it is often more formal or precise than the more common tinkamas (suitable). Related forms include the noun atitikimas (conformity, correspondence) or atitikti (to correspond, to comply), and the adverb atitinkamai. The word is generally used for masculine, feminine, and neuter nouns with appropriate agreement in Lithuanian grammar; it can describe actions, documents, recommendations, or conditions that are appropriate for a given context. Antonyms include netinkamas (inappropriate, unsuitable) and neatitinkantis (not corresponding).