apropos
Of an appropriate or pertinent natureOf an appropriate or pertinent nature.
» I thought his remarks very apropos.
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2 sensesOf an appropriate or pertinent nature.
уме́стныйuméstnyj, подходя́щийpodxodjáščij
of an appropriate or pertinent nature
By the way, incidental.
Examples
3 sentencesI thought his remarks very apropos.
Apropos of nothing, Tom went on an unhinged xenophobic rant.
Now and then the parrot would utter quite apropos sentences in the most unexpected manner.
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
Borrowed from French à propos (“on that subject”).Borrowed from French à propos (“on that subject”).
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Forms
more apropos, most apropos| Comparative | more apropos Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most apropos Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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