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apropos Definition

apro·pos (ap′rə pō′)

adverb

  1. at the right time; opportunely
  2. by the way: used to introduce a remark

Etymology: Fr à propos, to the purpose < L ad, to + propositus, pp. of proponere, propose

adjective

fitting the occasion; relevant; apt

in connection with; with regard to

apropos Idioms

apropos of

in connection with; with regard to

apropos Synonyms

apropos

modif.

pertinent, apt, opportune; see relevant.

apropos of

with regard to, in connection with, concerning; see about 2, regarding. See syn. study atrelevant.

Browse dictionary entries near apropos

  1. ‹ apron string
  2. ‹ apron
  3. ‹ apriority
  4. ‹ April Fools' Day
  5. ‹ April fool
  6. ‹ April
  7. ‹ apricot
  8. ‹ apraxia
  9. ‹ après moi le déluge
  10. ‹ après
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