apposite

The definition of apposite is something that is appropriate or suits a purpose.

(adjective)

An example of an apposite tribute is a tribute for a musician where a concert hall is named after him.

See apposite in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

suited to the purpose; appropriate; apt

Origin: L appositus: see appose

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See apposite in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Strikingly appropriate and relevant. See Synonyms at relevant.

Origin:

Origin: Latin appositus

Origin: , past participle of appōnere, to put near

Origin: : ad-, ad-

Origin: + pōnere, to put; see apo- in Indo-European roots

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