APROPOS

apropos

(adjective) of an appropriate or pertinent nature

seasonably, timely, well-timed, apropos

(adverb) at an opportune time; “your letter arrived apropos”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

apropos (comparative more apropos, superlative most apropos)

Of an appropriate or pertinent nature.

by the way, incidental.

Synonyms

• (by the way): by the way, incidentally, incidental

Preposition

apropos

Regarding or concerning.

Synonyms

• about, as for; See also about

Antonyms

• malapropos

Adverb

apropos

By the way.

Timely; at a good time.

To the purpose; appropriately.

Anagrams

• Sapporo

Source: Wiktionary


Ap"ro*pos`, a. & adv. Etym: [F. ad) + propos purpose, L. proposium plan, purpose, fr. proponere to propose. See Propound.]

1. Opportunely or opportune; seasonably or seasonable. A tale extremely apropos. Pope.

2. By the way; to the purpose; suitably to the place or subject; -- a word used to introduce an incidental observation, suited to the occasion, though not strictly belonging to the narration.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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