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APROPOS

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of an appropriate or pertinent nature

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

apposite; apt; pertinent (being of striking appropriateness and pertinence)

Also:

appropriate (suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc)

Attribute:

appropriateness (the quality of being specially suitable)

Antonym:

malapropos (of an inappropriate or incorrectly applied nature)

 II. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Introducing a different topic

Example:

incidentally, I won't go to the party

Synonyms:

apropos; by the bye; by the way; incidentally

Classified under:

Adverbs

Sense 2

Meaning:

At an opportune time

Example:

your letter arrived apropos

Synonyms:

apropos; seasonably; timely; well-timed

Classified under:

Adverbs

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